Senior Test Engineer

Purpose of the role The purpose of this role is increase the Test Engineering team’s capacity to: Design and build systems for testing Flusso gas and flow sensor products Develop test software, database functions and test data analysis/visualisation tools Deliver high quality, reliable test results and informative analysis Responsibilities Building a full understanding of Flusso sensor devices and product solutions, including use cases, operation and performance specifications Test requirements capture and development of specifications, methods and plans for: Sensor performance characterisation Verification of compliance to product specifications Emulation of production test methods, for correlation testing Design, implementation and integration of automated test set-ups involving Standard test equipment Custom mechanical fixtures, fittings and pipework Custom circuit boards and cabling Bespoke software to execute test specifications Validation of test methods and assessment of test system accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility Efficient and timely execution of test plans Correct capture of test results in the database system Development of test software, database functions and test data analysis/visualisation tools Test of product evaluation kits for customers Suitability of test methods and quality of test specifications Timely availability and reliability of test setups Timely delivery of reliable test results and correct analysis of them Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science subject Knowledge, skills and experience in these areas are essential for the role: Theory and practice of test and measurement Integration of test set-ups with bespoke mechanical parts, electronic subsystems and software Use of standard electronics test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes Use of databases for test result storage and access Development of test software, database functions and data analysis/visualisation tools in Python Rigorous source code version control, ideally using git Working in an ISO9001:2015 quality system Working to lab protocols, procedures and health and safety regulations Analysis and presentation of test results Knowledge and experience in these areas would be an advantage: Testing gas detection and flow sensing components or products Development of test software in LabVIEW Silicon-MEMS component fabrication, packaging and handling Profile Highly detail conscious and meticulous. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment with tight project timescales. Able to remain calm, focussed and productive whilst juggling multiple competing priorities. Adept at problem solving in all areas, including unfamiliar ones. 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 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) Hybrid home/office working, by agreement with line manager