Senior Test Engineer

Your role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Test Engineer to join the Edwards team at Product Company Eastbourne.

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the NPI development team and for the development of automated Module Test and PCA Test solutions for new products entering into volume manufacturing.You will report to the [add hiring manager title].

You will

• Design and maintain automated test solutions for the assigned NPI team, including specifying and commissioning test systems at both PCA and module level. Create CEPs for all test solutions.
  
• Support test solutions for the manufacturing team up to formal handover to Operations. Ensure test errors are appropriately reported and false failures are resolved. Confirm FTTFR targets are understood and that test equipment and methods are sufficiently robust to meet these targets.
• During NPI development, create manufacturing test solutions suitable for low‑ to medium‑volume production. Commission these in collaboration with the Operations team and hand them over for use in stand‑alone product build and test. Explore opportunities to use automation to reduce test times and simplify operator interfaces to minimise potential for human error.
• Investigate new test methodologies that could improve automation levels and reduce overall test times. Identify opportunities to incorporate these methods into future NPI projects.
• Design and develop automated Electrical Safety Test Systems for all high‑voltage modules.
• Identify opportunities to work with third‑party providers to deliver alternative or enhanced test solutions where appropriate.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role. 

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent required.  Alternatively an Electronics Diploma + demonstrated ability would qualify
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and some knowledge of electronics design are key requirements as is an ability to read and work from electronic schematics and system diagrams 
• Strong investigation skills and ability to quickly establish problem root cause 
• An ability to read and develop computer programs developed in Visual Studio (C# or VB.NET) 
• Good team working ability and interpersonal communications skills. 
• Competent in use of Microsoft Word and Excel

In return, we offer

•  Culture of trust and accountability
•  Lifelong learning and career growth
•  Innovation powered by people
•  Comprehensive compensation and benefits
•  Health and well-being

Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

There will be some need to travel to other Vacuum Technique sites and key suppliers as well occasional customer facing travel

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Harriet Slater

Our recruitment process consists of a two-stage interview process:

Stage 1 – Technical Interview: focusing on assessing your technical skills, experience, and role‑specific capability.

Stage 2 – Cultural Interview: for candidates successful at Stage 1, exploring alignment with our organisational culture and cultural behaviours, which guide how we work and collaborate as an organisation:

At Atlas Copco Group, we…

Act with Accountability

…to seize opportunities and keep our commitments, using our empowerment to address challenges, raise red flags, and deliver results.

Act with Respect

…to welcome and understand diverse perspectives, foster inclusion, strengthen interactions, and achieve success together.

Act with Curiosity

…to understand our business and customer needs, embrace new challenges, apply a growth mindset and continuously learn.

Act Experimentally

…to discover new solutions, learn from our mistakes and drive innovation – believing there is always a better way.

Act Collaboratively

…to make informed, transparent, and sustainable decisions, building on our collective skills, experiences and knowledge.