Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is increase the Test Engineering team’s capacity to:
1. Design and build systems for testing Flusso gas and flow sensor products
2. Develop test software, database functions and test data analysis/visualisation tools
3. Deliver high quality, reliable test results and informative analysis
Responsibilities
* Building a full understanding of Flusso sensor devices and product solutions, including use cases, operation and performance specifications
* Test requirements capture and development of specifications, methods and plans for:
o Sensor performance characterisation
o Verification of compliance to product specifications
o Emulation of production test methods, for correlation testing
* Design, implementation and integration of automated test set-ups involving
o Standard test equipment
o Custom mechanical fixtures, fittings and pipework
o Custom circuit boards and cabling
o Bespoke software to execute test specifications
* Validation of test methods and assessment of test system accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility
* Efficient and timely execution of test plans
* Correct capture of test results in the database system
* Development of test software, database functions and test data analysis/visualisation tools
* Test of product evaluation kits for customers
* Suitability of test methods and quality of test specifications
* Timely availability and reliability of test setups
* Timely delivery of reliable test results and correct analysis of them
Requirements
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience
A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science subject
Knowledge, skills and experience in these areas are essential for the role:
* Theory and practice of test and measurement
* Integration of test set-ups with bespoke mechanical parts, electronic subsystems and software
* Use of standard electronics test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
* Use of databases for test result storage and access
* Development of test software, database functions and data analysis/visualisation tools in Python
* Rigorous source code version control, ideally using git
* Working in an ISO9001:2015 quality system
* Working to lab protocols, procedures and health and safety regulations
* Analysis and presentation of test results
Knowledge and experience in these areas would be an advantage:
* Testing gas detection and flow sensing components or products
* Development of test software in LabVIEW
* Silicon-MEMS component fabrication, packaging and handling
Profile
* Highly detail conscious and meticulous.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment with tight project timescales.
* Able to remain calm, focussed and productive whilst juggling multiple competing priorities.
* Adept at problem solving in all areas, including unfamiliar ones.
* 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)
* Hybrid home/office working, by agreement with line manager