OptiRank Salford, England, United Kingdom
Software Test Engineer (V&V) 2025
OptiRank Salford, England, United Kingdom
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We are recruiting for a Research and Development Test Engineer to join the team at our newly refurbished R&D centre of excellence in Salford. We are the global leading designer and manufacturer of metal detection systems for the food and pharma industries.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team with a diverse skill base. You will join the test team that has a strong software testing skill base and wide systems knowledge. You will have the opportunity to have direct input into defining and developing test artefacts and processes for the department in partnership with the departmental managers.
We have a strong focus on quality, and you will play a key part in championing best practice within the R&D team. Test forms a vital part of the development process of our products, and you will play an important role in providing insight to the state of our projects.
The work is varied and interesting from inclusion in the requirements capture phase of a project, all the way through the product development lifecycle to acceptance testing. The role includes the opportunity to develop test solutions collaboratively within test team, and other members of R&D.
Key responsibilities include
* Provide test support to the test manager and the wider R&D team.
* Creation and execution of test strategies providing appropriate coverage.
* Design, create and execute test specifications to ensure that all aspects of a design are implemented and suitable for their application.
* Participate in specification and design reviews to help reduce design iterations through early intervention.
* Creation and maintenance of process and procedure documentation for test activities.
* Creation of clear and concise test reports and tracking of planned activities to ensure all stakeholders remain informed.
* Collaboration with engineers to ensure to provide input at the right time, driving continuous improvement.
* Specification of tools required to implement and improve processes.
* Working with our colleagues from different Mettler-Toledo sites on a variety of projects.
What you need to succeed
* A degree or HND with relevant experience, in a related field.
* The ability to read and understand specifications and to review project artefacts against them.
* A strong quality focus in all aspects of your work, and the tenacity to follow through issues to their resolution.
* The ability to identify and report appropriately on product and project risks related to design and specification.
* A willingness to undertake professional development to keep your skills up to date, and to further enhance team abilities (for example ISTQB, CEng).
* A good understand of Azure DevOps.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent Word and Excel skills.
* A broad understanding of electronics including the ability to read circuit diagrams.
* Knowledge of industrial communications protocols such as OPC UA and CAN would be beneficial.
* Familiarity with equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers and signal generators.
* Any previous experience with hardware or systems in the food or pharma sector would be highly beneficial.
Our offer to you
* Competitive salary
* Employee bonus scheme
* Hybrid working (3 days minimum in the office)
* Early finish on Fridays
* 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Enhanced maternity + paternity leave
* Training and development opportunities
* Employee wellbeing and social events
* Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing
* 4x salary Life Assurance
About Us
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Equal opportunity employment
We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.
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