Test Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location: Luton

Job Summary:

Our Client are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Manufacturing Test Engineer / Electrical Test Engineer with a strong background in testing and measurement equipment, specifically NI products and LabVIEW software, to join our Clients team at the Luton plant specialising in the manufacture of intrinsically safe products. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, developing, and implementing test solutions for manufacturing environments, ensuring that our products meet the highest quality and safety standards. Several projects will also relate to reverse engineering existing equipment in order to improve repeatability and reliability and identify devices that are at risk of becoming obsolete.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain test systems using National Instruments (NI) hardware and LabVIEW software / Test Stand in a production environment.
• Design, implement and liaise with equipment suppliers for automated test equipment (ATE) and test fixtures to support the manufacturing process of both low and high volume.
• A very strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, production engineers, and quality assurance personnel, to identify test requirements and develop appropriate test strategies.
• Analyse test data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the manufacturing process and provide recommendations to optimize product quality and safety.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports, in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support to production staff in resolving testing issues and ensuring the smooth operation of test equipment.
• Experience of extracting, exporting and analysing test data, specifically with SQL and MySQL.
• Reverse engineer existing equipment to understand their functionality, identify areas for improvement and to optimize test process.
• Create detailed specifications for new equipment, prepare Capital Expenditure applications and liaise with respected suppliers.
• A 'hands-on' approach will be required at times for shopfloor support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field id preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in a manufacturing test engineering role, preferably in the field of intrinsically safe products or other electronic devices.
• Strong proficiency in LabVIEW software, TestStand and NI products, including hardware platforms such as PXI, cRIO, and cDAQ.
• Experience in designing and implementing ATE and test fixtures for manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to intrinsically safe products and hazardous area certifications (e.g., ATEX, IECEx).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively document and present technical information.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in a regulated industry, such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Pharmaceutical.
• Experience of ICT and Flying Probe test systems would be desirable.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), data analysis techniques and problem solving (A3, 8D, RCA etc.)
• Experience with other programming languages or software tools (C/C++, Python, etc.).
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and RS-232/485.

Flying Probe / LabVIEW / Test Engineer / Electrical Test Engineer / PXI / Electronic Engineering / Electrical Test Engineer / Electronics Test Engineer