Senior Test / Development Engineer Norwich area, Norfolk

Salary: £45,000 – 50,000 + Benefits Type: Permanent, hybrid working is possible.

This role would suit an experienced test development / product development engineer that has experience with the development of complex electromechanical systems (ideally electric motors or electric drive units) and the ability to develop automated test systems (utilising Labview or similar).

The Opportunity - Senior Systems Engineer

This role offers the chance to join a growing technology company developing advanced electromechanical and electric motor / electric drive systems for electric vehicles and industrial applications. They seek an experienced test engineer or development with experience that includes:

* Definition, development, planning and implementation of tests (applied to a range of electric motors for electric vehicle applications or similar)

* The development of test requirements in conjunction with DVP and FMEAs

* Overseeing the set-up of test cells (Labview etc)and execution of the tests

* Creation of automated test systems using Labview or similar

* Analysis of test data, then feeding back into the product development process

* Use of 8D or similar problem solving and failure resolution tools.

The ideal candidate would be a degree qualified test engineer or development engineer that has gained direct experience of the test / development of electric motors for use within the electric vehicle, automotive, industrial control, rail/rolling stock, or aerospace industry.

Skills / Knowledge required - Senior Test / Development Engineer

* A degree or similar in a relevant subject (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, mechatronics, etc)

* At least 4 years of relevant industry experience within the test / development engineering of similar systems including the development of automated test systems.

* Definition, development, planning and implementation of tests in conjunction with DVP and FMEAs

* Overseeing the set-up of test cells and execution of the tests, analysis of test data, use of 8D or similar problem solving and failure resolution tools

* Experience of the test and development of electric motors / EDUs or similar (maybe ICE or hybrid systems, brakes, or other high speed rotating systems)

* Good organisational, planning and communication skills

* Previous hands-on experience of testing electric motors would be useful

* Good electrical engineering understanding (theory or practical)

You’ll join a business that values technical excellence and gives engineers the freedom to make a real impact. This is a great opportunity to develop and implement automated test systems (using Labview of similar) to enhance the efficiency of product development.

This Senior Test / Development Engineer role is commutable from Norwich, Thetford, Kings Lynn, Bury St Edmonds, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft (under an hour)