Job Description: 

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Equipment Engineer to join our Test & Validation Team. As a Test Equipment Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and implementation of automated test systems for our innovative automotive electronics products. Your primary focus will be on system-level testing, design and process validation, and production testing. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Test & Validation, and Production departments, you will ensure the successful implementation of automated test solutions.

The Role: 

• Design and develop automated test systems for automotive electronics, encompassing system-level testing, design and process validation, and production testing.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Test & Validation, and Production, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the product being developed, functional aspects of the design, and testing requirements.
• Design and develop custom electronics, software programs/scripts and fixturing to facilitate automated testing processes.
• Analyse and validate the testability of products, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and compliance requirements such as ASPICE and ISO26262.
• Develop test tools and routines to enable efficient and effective testing at various stages of the product development life cycle, considering the specific requirements of each stage.
• Customize test solutions to meet individual customer requirements and specifications.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation related to the setup, operation, and technical design of the automated test equipment.
• Troubleshoot test problems and develop appropriate hardware and software solutions to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, providing technical support and guidance throughout the testing and validation processes.
• Commissioning and installation of complete test solutions in the production environment.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, specialisation in Automation Technology, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of hardware electronics and the ability to analyse circuit diagrams.
• Familiarity with test strategies and proficiency in modern test and measurement technology.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as LabVIEW, C, and C++ for developing test programs.
• Experience in system-level testing, design and process validation, and production testing in the field of automotive electronics.
• Understanding of the product development life cycle and the different stages of testing, including requirements analysis, design verification, and production testing.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements such as ASPICE and ISO26262.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including the ability to create comprehensive documentation for the setup, operation, and technical design of test equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Test & Validation, and Production, to understand the product being developed, functional aspects of the design, and testing requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality test solutions.