We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Test Engineer to join our growing team in Slough, United Kingdom.
This role focuses on supporting the prototype testing team, this includes designing and commissioning test equipment tailored to project-specific requirements, as well as developing processes and tools to enhance consistency and quality.
Responsibilities also involve maintaining a safe work environment, troubleshooting equipment, and creating test plans to identify and address problems with prototypes, as well as the below -
* Understand unique product testing requirements and identify test equipment needs
* Assist the product teams with the creation of test plans and experiments
* Creating written and graphed test data reports and helping to conclude the outcome
* Present data to wider group and provide insight on key test events
* Create new processes and procedures
* Creation of new software tools
* Develop design 3D and 2D designs of mechanical test equipment and assemble tools
* Producing basic pressure & instrument diagrams (P&ID) for test setups
* Building and commissioning of prototype test equipment
* Work in a safe manner and understanding and applying general safety practices
* Work in an organized manner understanding and applying 5S
* Self manage own schedule providing commitments and executing effectively
* Contribute to team improvement projects
* Apply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCA's: for both testing equipment and new products i.e. isolation of variables
* Documentation: Project scopes, SOP's, equipment manuals
Qualifications
* UK:
BSC/BEng, MSC, MEng qualification
Technical Skills
* CAD: 3D and 2D Draft
* GD&T, Limit and Fits
* Good numeracy skills
* Engineering/physics fundamentals
* Ability to understand basic electrical and pneumatic system
* Logical approach to fault-finding and troubleshooting
* Documentation writing
Additional Information
With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Network, and Neurodiversity.
Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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