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Senior Test Engineer
Location: Wymondham
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Are you an experienced Senior Test Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?
Our client, a leading engineering company, is seeking a skilled professional to join their Test and Simulation team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge verification and validation tasks, focusing on the testing of electric motor components and drive systems.
About the Role:
As a Senior Test Engineer, you will take ownership of dynamometer verification testing, manage test schedules, and oversee test rig and fixture design changes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring all testing processes align with industry standards and company procedures. This is a technical leadership role, requiring strong problem-solving abilities and a focus on continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and define test facilities, schedules, and validation processes.
- Plan and execute verification and validation testing of electric drive systems.
- Design and implement test system architecture, including NI LabVIEW coding for verification.
- Lead root cause analysis on test failures and identify solutions for improvement.
- Supervise, train, and mentor test engineers to support ongoing development.
- Ensure all test procedures, jigs, and fixtures meet high-quality engineering standards.
- Process and evaluate test data to ensure validity and compliance.
- Produce technical reports and provide recommendations based on test results.
- Maintain test equipment calibration and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Support new product development through testing, data analysis, and competitor bench marking.
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
- Degree (BEng/BSc) in Electronics, Embedded Systems, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in an engineering development environment, preferably in Automotive or similar sectors.
- Strong knowledge of electronics principles, including signal measurement best practices.
- Proficiency in NI LabVIEW and experience with data acquisition systems (PXI, PXIe chassis & cards).
- Experience using MATLAB for data analysis and presentation of results.
- Understanding of DSP, Fourier Transform, sampling rates, bandwidth, and signal processing.
- Excellent technical reporting skills with experience in verification and validation procedures.
Desirable:
- Experience in visual programming, multithreaded processes, and API integration's (e.g., C++, C#).
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical testing methodologies and pre-compliance testing.
- Familiarity with MRP software and engineering management systems.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus BH
- Pension & Life Assurance
- Employee Share Scheme
- Support for Professional Development and Training.
If you're a Senior Test Engineer ready for your next challenge and looking to work in an exciting and fast-paced environment the Click "Apply Now" to take the next step in your career.
