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An Electrical Test Engineer is required to develop, implement and maintain testing processes for the manufacturing industry. The role encompasses the responsibility of ensuring all products meet the standards of quality and safety.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established entity within the industrial and manufacturing sector based in Leigh, producing high-quality products used globally. Our client supply into sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive and more.
Description
As Electrical Test Engineer you will be tasked with the following;
* To lead and provide expertise on all aspects of electrical testing in order to minimise the occurrence of defective products or services. Lead teams to identify and implement opportunities for electrical performance/test continuous improvement.
* To create test plans and schedules to prove compliance to requirements. To document compliance of electrical performance through Lab Reports, APQP tools and customer specific documentation. Assist Design at the onset of new product development with electrical test requirements and implications on product design. Facilitate introduction of new or improved products through implementation of new and enhanced electrical test methods
* To document electrical tests to be performed on raw materials, completed products and product samples in accordance with the product design, customer specifications, and international standards. To create training materials and provide training and competency assessment to people performing electrical tests in a safe and repeatable way.
* To investigate electrical non-conforming material, determining the mechanism of failure, facilitating root causes, and corrective actions. Ensure timely 8D reports/CAPAs are produced, followed up and closed out.
* To manage departmental (and selected plant) electrical measurement equipment, ensuring it is suitable for the intended use, maintained, calibrated, and is compliant with all relevant standards/performance requirements. To specify and identify new equipment. To maintain the calibration system. Maintain departmental (and selected plant) test and measurement equipment. Ensuring it is fit for intended purpose and safe to use. Undertake internal electrical test and measurement equipment calibrations when internal facilities allow. Maintain departmental calibration system. Identify and specify new test and measurement equipment. Provide training upon its introduction
* To assist Procurement with the identification and assessment of new suppliers and materials.
* To undertake and support internal and external audit activities. Support product and business systems audit activities.
Profile
A successful Electrical Test Engineer should have:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- A strong understanding of testing protocols and methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- The ability to work in a team and collaborate with various departments
- The capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Job Offer
- A salary range between £38,000 and £42,000 per annum
- Excellent supporting package
- A culture of innovation and continuous learning
- The opportunity to work with a global leader in the industrial and manufacturing industry
