Test Engineer – Electrification

Test Engineer – Electrification

Location:

Basildon
Salary:  Competitive

Hours:

39 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent
Working shifts after initial 3 months training, week 1 - 6am to 2:30pm and week 2 - 12pm to 8:30pm.
We're recruiting a  Test Engineer – Electrification  to join a specialist engineering and test team in Basildon.
The role will involve delivering customer electrification test programmes, supporting the planning, execution and reporting of test activities in line with quality, safety and customer requirements.

You'll work with in a multidisciplinary test environment, managing test activities and applying engineering judgement to solve customer testing challenges.

The Role
Manage and deliver customer test programmes from quotation through to final report
Plan and execute tests in accordance with customer requirements, international standards and QHSE processes
Apply engineering expertise to develop test methodologies, procedures, rigs and fixtures
Work collaboratively across different test disciplines
Produce test documentation including risk assessments, reports and supporting records
Contribute to continuous improvement of test capability and ways of working
Work with internal and external customers on testing and problem resolution
What You'll Need
Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Practical experience within a test or engineering laboratory environment
Familiarity with test instrumentation, data acquisition and use of hand tools
Good understanding of basic instrumentation, including:
Transducers and signal conditioning equipment
Power supplies
Multi-meters and data loggers
Serial communications devices
Oscilloscopes
Experience writing reports and technical documentation
Good standard of MS Office skills
Practical use of hand tools
Strong attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach
Good communication skills and confidence working with internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full driving licence
Flexibility to support shift working when required

Desirable Experience
It would be beneficial to have experience in some of the following:
Practical use of the instrumentation listed above within a test engineering laboratory
Project management
Working with DC high voltage (DCHV)
Electric vehicle systems / EV battery technologies
Environmental test facilities, including climatic, vibration and shock testing
CAN (Controller Area Network) tools
Graphical programming tools/environments
Test sequencing, scripting and test executive software
QHSE within a working environment
Generating proposals and tenders for clients
Knowledge of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation
Additional Information
The role is based in  Basildon  and operates on a  39-hour working week .
Some shift working and overtime may be required depending on customer and test programme requirements.
Due to the nature of the work, the successful applicant must be able to  achieve baseline security clearance .