Senior Test Engineer - Newhaven, United Kingdom - Terry Parris Associates Ltd

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Here at TPA we are very excited to be able offer the position of Senior Test Engineer with a highly competitive salary and desirable staff benefits.

Based in Horsham

Who are we:


We are a leading developer of clean energy technology, enabling the world's most progressive companies to decarbonise at scale and pace.

Our technology includes power generation and electrolysers for green hydrogen.

Our licensing model has seen us establish partnerships with some of the world's most progressive companies to develop clean energy systems at the scale and pace needed to decarbonisepower generation, transportation, industry, and everyday living.


Purpose of the role:
We are looking for a highly motivated Engineer to join a high performing, fast paced and expanding Test Team.

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will directly support the development of our technology through the execution of test plans for verification, validation,and development testing.

The role will require you to work closely with the Test Capability and Test Strategy Teams to develop robust test plans and ensure the test stands are capable.


Key Accountabilities:

  • Execute test plans for our technologies
  • Prepare test stands and platforms for testing
  • Installation of test pieces on test stands
  • Develop processes to ensure auditable data is produced and recorded
  • Review and analyse test data
  • Produce test reports and present findings and recommendations
  • Provide accurate timely updates to test management
  • Lead fault finding, issue investigation and improvement projects
  • Create work instructions, standard operating procedures and risk assessments
  • Support the Test Operations Team Lead with test scheduling and planning
  • Support the Test Capability team with the design and development of test stands
  • Support the Test Strategy team with the development of test plans
  • Provide technical leadership to less experienced members of the team
  • Interface and communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers
  • Minimum 4 years' post graduate industrial experience
- ?Work closely with project teams to understand test objectives and ensure tests are conducted rigorously and safely to schedule

  • Provide leadership and guidance for other Test Engineers and support the Test Operations Team Lead with test scheduling and planning
  • Understand and communicate complex engineering concepts and investigating and resolving challenging issues

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

  • BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng level in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar
  • Ability to visualise and summarise data, perform basic sense checking, identify inconsistencies and perform basic thermodynamic calculations, e.g. efficiency, simple heat balances
  • Ability to read and produce technical documents including mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and P&IDs
  • Ability to plan and manage work packages
  • Ability to produce risk assessments and other similar safety tools, e.g. HAZID, HAZOP and FMEA
  • Sound report writing skills and the ability to communicate results and deliver presentations to colleagues and management
  • Grasp new concepts quickly and develop a good working knowledge of our products and their operation
  • Deliveryfocused and highly motivated, capable of handling multiple priorities and working alone as well as part of a highperforming team
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate a team

Desirable:

  • Industrial experience ideally gained in a fuel cell/battery company, automotive, aerospace or similar industry
  • Working knowledge of test automation software, e.g. LabView
  • Experience of planning and carrying out testing
  • Experience of working with hazardous gases
  • Knowledge of heat transfer, control systems, electronics and instrumentation
  • Knowledge of chemical and thermodynamic processes, control systems and instrumentation
  • What we offer you:


You will be working with a leading developer of clean energy technology who care deeply about our purpose, our people, our customers, and our planet.

We have created a fantastic working environment with hybrid / flexible working and offer professional development, excellent career opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

You can expect to work collaboratively with like-minded colleagues in the knowledgethat together we create Zero Carbon Energy Solutions.

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