Calibration & Test Engineer

Alfen is delighted to be working with an industry leader in the development and manufacture of cutting-edge technology components. With a steadfast dedication to innovation and excellence, this company continually shapes the technological frontier. They take pride in delivering top-tier products that establish new standards for performance.

Job Description:

• Build, repair, debug and maintain test gears. Working with standard laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc) to debug and verify live hardware.

• Design, document, and assemble new test gears.

• Manage external calibrations and carry out in house calibrations.

• Must be comfortable with fault finding work.

• Produce and maintain production test procedures.

• Maintain company equipment & asset log.

• Support for regulatory compliance of products e.g., RoHS, REACH, CMRT, etc.

• Support engineering with test reports & manufacturing data packs.

• Support production with technical issues.

• Support other team members as required.

Responsibilities:

Inputs:-

• Build, repair, debug and Maintain test gears. Working with standard laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc) to debug and verify live hardware.

• Design, document, and assemble new test gears.

• Manage external calibrations and carry out in house calibrations.

• Must be comfortable with fault finding work.

• Produce and maintain production test procedures.

• Maintain company equipment & asset log.

• Support for regulatory compliance of products e.g., RoHS, REACH, CMRT, etc.

• Support engineering with test reports & manufacturing data packs.

• Support production with technical issues.

• Support other team members as required.

• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in electronic testing and calibration.

Outputs:-

• Ability to build, repair, debug, and maintain test gears.

• Proficiency in using standard laboratory equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analysers to troubleshoot and verify hardware.

• Capable of debugging live hardware and resolving issues.

• Expertise in designing new test equipment and gears.

• Ability to document the design and assembly process.

• Hands-on skills to assemble the new test gears.

• Responsible for managing the external calibration of equipment.

• Able to perform in-house calibrations to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability.

• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.

• Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Develop and document comprehensive test procedures for production.

• Regularly update and maintain the test procedures to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

• Responsible for keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of the company's equipment and assets.

• Ensure proper maintenance and tracking of all equipment and assets.

• Provide technical support to ensure products meet regulatory compliance requirements.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of compliance documentation.

• Collaborate with the engineering team to generate accurate and comprehensive test reports.

• Provide support in the creation of manufacturing data packs.

• Provide technical expertise and assistance to the production team to resolve any issues that arise.

• Troubleshoot and find solutions to ensure the smooth operation of the production process.

• Demonstrate a collaborative and supportive attitude.

• Assist other team members as needed to achieve overall organisational goals.

• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and techniques in electronic testing and calibration. Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest changes to current practices. Continuously improve and refine calibration and testing processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong knowledge in Electronics and electrical engineering.

• Must be PC proficient.

• Proficiency of Python programming

• Relevant experience in calibrations and test equipment.

• Organised and hands on.

• Proactive learner.

• Health and safety procedures

• Product designs

• Training Matrix

• ISO quality procedures

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Follow company processes e.g., document and change control.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Manage and maintain your own project/work plan.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Use of MS Word, Excel, etc for technical documentation & reports.

What is required from you:

• Ability to manage and prioritise a complex workload.

• Efficient.

• Goal-oriented (focused on the deliverable).

• Proactive resolution of issues.

• Good communication skills.

• Good listening skills.

• Team player.

• Organisational awareness.

• Good relationship building skills.

• Customer-focused (internal and external).