Test Engineer (New Product Development)Aberdeen BasedCompetitive SalaryOur client is a specialist in innovative downhole technology for the global energy industry. They design and manufacture tools to solve current and emerging challenges for the oil and gas and energy transition sectors, including gas storage, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen storage and geothermal production.This is an exciting time to join them as they embark on a programme of growth. They are looking for an experienced and hands on Test Engineer to join their expanding team based in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and collaborative environment.Job Role:The management of their NPD testing facilities and the development of them to support the company transition towards becoming the market leader in CT well intervention and well barriersPerform design verification and function testing and aid in the development of prototype and existing productsUndertake function and validation testing against industry performance standards, such as ISO and APIProvide customers with advice, tool training (both servicing and operational) and guidance on how to run the toolsLead pre-commercial and early in-field customer deployments of new productsIdentify, qualify and advise the sales team of opportunities from a technical perspective through customer interactionSupport in the design and review of new products and attend and participate in design reviewsSupport the Engineering team in meeting the ongoing requirements of the businessA high productivity of output to ensure project deliverables are metAssembly and testing of production tools, field supportSkills and Experience: Strong technical background with mechanical engineering qualificationDemonstrable experience of well intervention, completion. P&A and artificial lift operations and technologyExperience in providing test reports with clear outcomes and recommendationsMust be able to clearly articulate technical principles and tool functionality and applicationMust be able to listen to customer problems, extract key constraints and develop solutions from existing products, or if none exist to suggest new products to engineeringMust have a clear customer focus and be able to understand the variety of stakeholders and cultures in different areas of the business and respond to them accordinglyExperience of international travel and different business cultures would be an advantageExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsGood decision making and negotiation skills