Senior / Principal Test Engineer - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - FLUSSO LIMITED

Description

Purpose of the roleThe purpose of this role is increase the Test Engineering group's capability and capacity to:Understand the technology, products and application solutions that FLusso developsSpecify, design and build systems for testing Flusso gas and flow sensor solutions, with respect to performance targets, under specified operating conditions - such as supply voltage, temperature, pressure and humidityDevelop test software, database functions and test data analysis/visualisation toolsDevelop and execute test specificationsDeliver high quality, reliable test results and informative analysisResponsibilitiesNew product (and device) development and introductionBuilding a full understanding of Flusso sensor devices and product solutions, including use cases, operation and performance specificationsTest requirements captureDevelopment of specifications, methods and plans forSensor performance characterisationVerification of compliance to sensor product specificationsEmulation of production test methods, for correlation testingDesign, implementation and integration of automated test setups involvingStandard test equipmentCustom mechanical fixtures, fittings and pipeworkCustom circuit boards and cablingBespoke software to execute test specificationsDatabase query/pre-processing functionsValidation of test methods and assessment of test system accuracy, repeatability and reproducibilityCorrect capture of test results in the database systemEfficient and timely execution of test plansCollaboration with the Data Science group in the development of test results analysis, reporting and visualisation toolsDevelopment of test methods for investigation of sensor performance anomalies or failures.

Hands-on investigation of anomalies and failuresThorough review and approval of test reports produced by the Test Engineering groupTest Engineering capability developmentContribution to test lab infrastructure requirements, specifications, design and implementationSupervision and mentoring of junior Test Engineers to help raise their effectiveness, productivity and quality of outputProduction test and products in productionLiaison with test houses to develop, understand and disseminate best practice for testing flow and gas sensor devices and modulesMonitoring and review of production test data and yield.

Root cause investigation and diagnosis of production test or yield issuesOptimisation of test cost and coverage trade-offsIn collaboration with the Quality department, investigation of customer returnsRequirementsQualifications, knowledge, skills & experienceA bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science subjectKnowledge, skills and experience is required in respect of all responsibilities of the role listed above, and specifically:Comprehensive knowledge of test and measurement, theory and practiceTest engineering for sensor productsDevelopment of test software and database query/pre-processing functions with rigorous source code version control (ideally using git)

Development of test results analysis and visualisation/presentation toolsUse of databases for test result storage and access (ideally AWS hosted)Integration of test solutions (ideally for flow and gas sensors) with bespoke mechanical parts, electronic subsystems and software,Use of standard electronics test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopesAnalysis of test results and presentation of the information extracted, with a solid grasp of relevant statistical methodsWorking in an ISO9001:2015 quality systemWorking to lab protocols, procedures and health and safety regulationsKnowledge and experience in these areas would be an advantage:Working in a business mass producing high-volume, low-cost componentsTesting gas detection and flow sensing components or productsTime-series visualisation of test results using GrafanaTest results analysis and presentation using Python and JMPDevelopment of test software in LabVIEWJig/fixture design using 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks)Silicon-MEMS component fabrication, packaging and handlingProfileHands on with a detail conscious and meticulous approachComfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with tight project timescalesPro-active, positive, innovative and enthusiastic by natureFlexible and responsive to changing needs of projects and the businessGood communication and presentation skillsKeen to learnBenefitsBase salary Bonus (% of base salary) based on company and personal performanceWorkplace 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 childrenGroup Life Insurance covers up to 4 x salary25 days holiday plus bank holidays (adjusted for part time roles) Support for relocation (loan discharged over two years service)