The purpose of this role is 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
Test requirements capture
Bespoke software to execute test specifications
Database query/pre-processing functions
Correct capture of test results in the database system
Validation of test methods and assessment of test system accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility
Standard test equipment
Custom mechanical fixtures, fittings and pipework
Custom circuit boards and cabling
Development of test software that is architected to
Have an intuitive user interface
Adapt to evolving sensor and module designs and requirements
Easily integrate new test equipment
Development of specifications methods and plans for
Sensor performance characterisation
Verification of compliance to sensor product specifications
Emulation of production test methods, for corelation 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)
