Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to increase the Test Engineering group's capability and capacity to:
* Specify, design and build systems for testing Flusso gas and flow sensor solutions, with respect to performance targets, under specified operating conditions - such as supply voltage, temperature, pressure and humidity
* Develop test software and database functions
* Develop and execute test specifications
* Deliver high quality, reliable test results and informative analysis
Responsibilities
New product (and device) development and introduction
* Building a full understanding of Flusso sensor devices and product solutions, including use cases, operation and performance specifications
* Design, implementation and integration of automated test setups involving
o Test requirements capture
o Bespoke software to execute test specifications
o Database query/pre-processing functions
o Correct capture of test results in the database system
o Validation of test methods and assessment of test system accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility
o Standard test equipment
o Custom mechanical fixtures, fittings and pipework
o Custom circuit boards and cabling
* Development of test software that is architected to
o Have an intuitive user interface
o Adapt to evolving sensor and module designs and requirements
o Easily integrate new test equipment
* Development of specifications methods and plans for
o Sensor performance characterisation
o Verification of compliance to sensor product specifications
o Emulation of production test methods, for correlation testing
* Documentation of test software to support version control
* Efficient and timely execution of test plans
* Collaboration with the Data Science group in the development of test results analysis, reporting and visualisation tools
* Development of test methods for investigation of sensor performance anomalies or failures. Hands-on investigation of anomalies and failures
* Thorough review and approval of test reports produced by the Test Engineering group
Test Engineering capability development
* Contribution to test lab infrastructure requirements, specifications, design and implementation
* Supervision and mentoring of junior Test Engineers to help raise their effectiveness, productivity and quality of output
Requirements
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience
A bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science subject
Knowledge, skills and experience is required in respect of all responsibilities of the role listed above, and specifically:
* Comprehensive knowledge of test and measurement, theory and practice
* Integration of test solutions (ideally for flow and gas sensors) with bespoke mechanical parts, electronic subsystems and software
* An understanding of fluid mechanics and gas laws
* Development of test software in LabVIEW
* Use of databases for test result storage and access (ideally AWS hosted)
* Source code control (ideally using git)
* Analysis of test results and presentation of the information extracted, with a solid grasp of relevant statistical methods
* Test jig and fixture design using 3D CAD tools (preferably SolidWorks)
* Working to lab protocols, procedures and health and safety regulations
* Working in an ISO9001:2015 quality system
Knowledge and experience in these areas would be an advantage:
* Electronics, and use of electronic test equipment for debugging test rigs
* Working in a business mass producing high-volume, low-cost components
* Time-series visualisation of test results using Grafana
* Silicon-MEMS component fabrication, packaging and handling
Profile
* Hands on with a detail conscious and meticulous approach
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with tight project timescales
* Pro-active, positive, innovative and enthusiastic by nature
* Flexible and responsive to changing needs of projects and the business
* Good communication and presentation skills
* Keen to learn
Benefits
* Base salary
* Bonus (% of base salary) based on company and personal performance
* Workplace pension contribution 3% of full base salary (we can trade with salary level for higher)
* Bupa Cash Plan Level 3 (employee only)
* Private Medical insurance with cover for spouse/partner and dependent children
* Group Life Insurance covers up to 4 x salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (adjusted for part time roles)
* Support for relocation (loan discharged over two years service)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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