Product Test Technician

Role: Product Test Technician

Location: Waterbeach

Salary: 28,000 Per Annum - Depending on experience

Proactive are currently in search of a product test technician to begin work for a world leading manufacturing company based in Waterbeach.

You will be required to carry out testing on company products as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that new products meets the specification and is fit for release. The role may include providing hands-on support during product development.

The Product Test Technician will be expected to carry out test activity under the supervision of a Technical or Test Lead. The person will be expected to follow test plans or procedures diligently to produce and capture high quality data relating to a product's performance. This is a laboratory-based role and will generally involve the set-up of delivery systems, the use of equipment to assess performance and data documentation using Microsoft excel and word. The role will also support the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, ensuring a high working standard is maintained.

The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of company technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development.

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute test plans with regular supervision.
• Record data using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Provide feedback into the Technical or Test lead and highlight when issues occur.
• Set-up, operate and clean delivery systems.
• Operate company equipment and software, such as stage or roll-to-roll tools.
• Manufacturing of cables and connectors to support prototype manufacturing (Desirable).
• Contribute to maintaining a high-quality laboratory environment through 5S activities.
• Contribute to development of documentation for the R&D department e.g., such as writing a standard operating procedure (SOP) or risk assessment.
• Adherence to H&S standards at all times.

Key challenges:

• Developing a core understanding of the fundamental operating principals of company products.
• Ability to work in a dynamic research and development environment where priorities may change quickly.
• Generating high quality output, including documentation, that is understandable and repeatable.
• Understanding how to execute a test activity and selecting the correct hardware for the application.

Person Specification:

• A hands-on mentality with a willingness to learn new techniques or skills.
• Methodical approach, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Confident to learn new processes quickly and work individually to achieve a specified task.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective team worker - able to build good relationships with the wider R&D team.
• Ability to follow defined processes.

Experience of:

• Working in a laboratory or engineering environment, ideally within R&D
• Following SOP to achieve a specific task
• A good command of spoken and written English
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office/Excel/Teams
• Experience of working with printing products (preferred but not essential)
• Experience of electronics manufacturing skill set, such as cable production and soldering (preferred but not essential)

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Why work with Proactive?

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