Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated Engineer to join a high performing, fast paced and expanding Test Team. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will directly support the development of the solid oxide technology through the execution of test plans for verification, validation, and development testing. The role will require you to work closely with the Test Capability and Test Strategy Teams to develop robust test plans and ensure the test stands are capable.

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute test plans for their Solid Oxide technologies
• Prepare test stands and platforms for testing Installation of test pieces on test stands
• Develop processes to ensure auditable data is produced and recorded
• Review and analyse test data
• Produce test reports and present findings and recommendations
• Provide accurate timely updates to test management Lead fault finding, issue investigation and improvement projects
• Create work instructions, standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Support the Test Operations Team Lead with test scheduling and planning
• Support the Test Capability team with the design and development of test stands
• Support the Test Strategy team with the development of test plans
• Provide technical leadership to less experienced members of the team Interface and communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Work closely with project teams to understand test objectives and ensure tests are conducted rigorously and safely to schedule
• Provide leadership and guidance for other Test Engineers and support the Test Operations Team
• Lead with test scheduling and planning
• Understand and communicate complex engineering concepts and investigating and resolving challenging issues

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng level in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar
• Ability to visualise and summarise data, perform basic sense checking, identify inconsistencies and perform basic thermodynamic calculations, e.g. efficiency, simple heat balances
• Ability to read and produce technical documents including mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Ability to plan and manage work packages
• Ability to produce risk assessments and other similar safety tools, e.g. HAZID, HAZOP and FMEA
• Sound report writing skills and the ability to communicate results and deliver presentations to colleagues and management
• Grasp new concepts quickly and develop a good working knowledge of their products and their operation
• Delivery-focused and highly motivated, capable of handling multiple priorities and working alone as well as part of a high-performing team
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate a team