Lead Test Engineer - HVDC

Job Description Summary

An excellent opportunity has opened with us for a Manufacturing Test Engineer where you will support the current and future equipment introductions for the testing of HVDC Products. Ensuring continued Support to manufacturing for the efficient execution of complex electronic assembly testing, diagnostics, and maintenance activities for the test equipment. This position requires a technical and operational understanding of manufacturing test processes to ensure high quality standards are met. It is essential that you also have excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication and organizational skills to ensure successful completion of activities, which will also bring its own rewards and recognition and long-term impact to the company.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Change implementation for Test Equipment.
• Maintain and upgrade developed Test processes and equipment (i.e. Calibration of equipment, variant changes to Test processes, etc.)
• Implement Test equipment in a timely manner to facilitate manufacturing.
• Work in a team environment to solve issues to keep manufacturing goals and milestones.
• Maintaining calibration of test equipment.
• Operator Training and Production support.
• First response for breakdown of equipment.
• Test record checking and maintenance.
• Work with test equipment suppliers directly.
• Test and business IT systems maintenance.
• Documentation update and creation of Work instructions, Risk Assessments, and operator training documents.
• Continuous Improvement implementation for Test Processes.
• TAP and Competent person for production.

• EHS compliance and safe working practices
• Ability to deliver results, address and resolve technical issues.
• 9-12 years' Experience in a manufacturing Test environment and knowledge of automated Manufacturing test equipment.
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Knowledge of HVDC product /Power electronics with high voltage testing would be advantageous.
• Understanding of IT requirements for Test system integration.
• Ni Test Stand / LabVIEW experience.
• Advanced manufacturing Methods and subsequent implementation, LEAN
• Knowledge of business principles, strategy, and subsequent interface across all functions.

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
• Problem-solving and root cause identification skills
• Able to work to deadlines with good quality.
• Proficient in the English language, written and verbal. Other languages are an advantage.
• Fully conversant with ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 14001 and preferably 18001.

• To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.