Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Collaborating across functions to meet customer needs?  Working with a great team of people bringing metrology applications to the physical world?  Then join the Test Systems and Metrology team developing automated test systems here in Norwich, UK. The Test Systems Development Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing test systems to ensure that products are correctly calibrated and fully functional, ensuring the product adheres to the highest quality and compliance requirements

Responsibilities:

Develop measurement processes for automated systems utilising Test and Measurement Instruments for each assigned product to ensure complete and robust test coverage. Review and provide input for product requirements, ensuring that they meet key criteria. Work with colleagues to identify the resources needed to execute the calibration plan. Provide schedule input for the project plan to the team. Identify opportunities for process and quality improvements and drive execution of ideas,  continuous improvement mindset using the Fortive Business Systems (FBS) toolkit. Propose and establish new product development procedures and processes. Coordinate actions with other functions to support the needs of the project. Interface with Hardware and Software Engineers and the wider team to review system requirements and construct effective test strategies Contribute to the entire hardware/software development life cycle from initial business requirements to deployment, production, and service support.

The Norwich Test Development and Metrology Team are a small group of engineers with extensive test development, measurement process and metrological skills who disseminate and support many of the metrological activities on site. We are embedded within the wider Norwich Engineering Team and work closely with colleagues both here and at other Fluke sites. The role is multifaceted, covering test and calibration through the full product life cycle from Initial Product concept, development, manufacturing, service and to end of life support.

 

Requirements:

BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience in the test and measurement field utilising T&M instrumentation including calibration techniques. Practical experience of RF calibration and measurement techniques advisable. Experience of formal processes required to support accreditation (ISO 17025). Sound understanding of measurement uncertainty analysis.  Demonstrated history of effective communication with geographically dispersed teams. Proactive ‘self-starter’ attitude and the ability to work with ambiguity, utilising sound judgement and decision-making skills Ability to work independently. Ability to learn new concepts, processes and practices.

 

Soft Skills:

Serve as individual contributor during major development projects or multiple simultaneous projects. Problem solving through Engineering analysis. Continuous improvement mindset to improve processes and products. Willingness to take ownership and be accountable. Must be self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision. Positive attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills In this role the successful candidate will be exposed to a wide range of products, technologies, hardware and software models enabling them to develop skills in these areas. Be part of a small active and dynamic team where no two days are ever the same. Immerse themselves in the team and be able to grow and develop to achieve their personal objectives while powering the company to develop leading edge products and technologies.
 

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