WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
1. Evaluate Embedded Systems: Conduct tests on the product and its systems, in accordance with the test plan, and in line with existing procedures and standards.
2. Test Planning: Liaise with engineers to develop comprehensive test plans that ensure that the software-based embedded system functions as expected, and that the tests can be carried out in line with the project plan.
3. Technical Support for Other Teams: Provide support with fault finding, error checking, and reprogramming of sample ovens as necessary.
4. Reporting and Recording: Provide accurate test and calibration records for tests performed, ensuring reports and raw data are stored correctly. Provide detailed reports and results of all testing and development work.
5. Maintain Issue List and Bug Tracking: Ensure that all issues and bugs are tracked and participate in bug reviews and hardware/software reviews.
6. Development of System Constants: Investigate whether the system constants (timings, levels, settings, etc.) are appropriate for the appliances, and conduct tests to optimise these constants.
7. Working alongside other team members to deliver the product(s) into production: Liaise with teams/customers/suppliers, supporting in problem solving activities, countermeasure development, and participating in reviews with engineers to critique designs and proposals. Communicate progress of activities, issues, and improvement ideas/countermeasures to the project team, as well as presenting results as at project meetings when required.
8. Equipment, parts, and samples maintenance: Ensure database of equipment, samples, and parts is maintained. Order of new parts as stock levels and projects dictate.
9. Adhere to applicable regulations, Company policies, and quality systems 5s and H&S.
10. Undertake research and self-study to support training and development and to enhance skills and knowledge.
11. Gain understanding of all areas of R&D, PMUK, and Panasonic departments, roles, systems, and processes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential Requirements
12. A minimum of one of the following qualifications:5 GCSEs, including Maths and English at Grade C or above.HNC / HND in an Engineering-related discipline.BTEC Engineering (or related subjects).ONC Engineering (or related subjects).NVQ Level 2 (Engineering-based discipline).
13. Experience working within a testing environment.
14. Knowledgeable in testing methodology.
15. Hands-on experience of hardware and embedded systems debugging.
16. Experience in test planning, reporting and evaluating products and components, and interpreting test results.
17. Must be an effective team player with a flexible attitude and good communication skills.
18. Strong organisational skills.
Desirable Requirements
19. Good knowledge of testing variables.
20. Working knowledge of embedded systems test tools (scopes, digital multimeters, thermocouples, data loggers, bus analysis tools, hand tools, etc.)
21. Analytical approach.
22. Self-starting with good initiative and able to demonstrate a methodical approach to tasks, with a view to developing own ideas and solutions.
23. Good working knowledge of MS Office software (Excel, Word, Project, etc.).
24. Knowledge of internal and external tests standards (desirable).
25. Working towards compliance (desirable).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Working Hours: : – : Monday – Thursday, : – : Friday.
26. Flexi-time system.
27. Company pension contributions of up to %.
28. Early finish on a Friday.
29. Free parking on site.
30. Annual leave entitlement of days (+ bank holidays), increasing up to (+ bank holidays) with service.
31. Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
32. Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, bereavement, adoption, surrogacy, and sickness.
33. Fuel card with UK Fuels, providing discounted rates at the pump.
34. Employee Assistance Programme.
35. Long Service Awards.
36. On-site canteen.
37. Exclusive 'Staff Sales' site for Panasonic products.
38. Training and development opportunities.
39. 'Refer a Friend' recruitment scheme.