Manufacturing Test Engineer

An excellent opportunity has opened with us for a Manufacturing Test Engineer where you will support the current and future equipment introductions for the testing of HVDC Products. Ensuring continued Support to manufacturing for the efficient execution of complex electronic assembly testing, diagnostics, and maintenance activities for the test equipment. This position requires a technical and operational understanding of manufacturing test processes to ensure high quality standards are met. It is essential that you also have excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication and organizational skills to ensure successful completion of activities, which will also bring its own rewards and recognition and long-term impact to the company.,

• Change implementation for Test Equipment.


• Maintain and upgrade developed Test processes and equipment (i.e. Calibration of equipment, variant changes to Test processes, etc.)


• Implement Test equipment in a timely manner to facilitate manufacturing.


• Work in a team environment to solve issues to keep manufacturing goals and milestones.


• Maintaining calibration of test equipment.


• Operator Training and Production support.


• First response for breakdown of equipment.


• Test record checking and maintenance.


• Work with test equipment suppliers directly.


• Test and business IT systems maintenance.


• Documentation update and creation of Work instructions, Risk Assessments, and operator training documents.


• Continuous Improvement implementation for Test Processes.


• TAP and Competent person for production.
  
  5 years' Experience in a manufacturing Test environment and knowledge of automated Manufacturing test equipment.


• HNC/HND or Engineering Degree or equivalent in an electrical/electronic related discipline.


• Understanding of Test Equipment is required.


• EHS compliance and safe working practices


• Ability to deliver results, address and resolve technical issues.


• Knowledge of HVDC product testing would be advantageous.


• Interaction with others and good at sharing knowledge.


Additional skills beneficial but not critical .

• Understanding of IT requirements for Test system integration.


• Ni TestStand / LabVIEW experience.


• Advanced manufacturing Methods and subsequent implementation, LEAN


• Knowledge of business principles, strategy, and subsequent interface across all functions.


• Interpersonal and communication skills


• Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.


• Problem-solving and root cause identification skills


• Able to work to deadlines with good quality.


• Proficient in the English language, written and verbal. Other languages are an advantage.


• Fully conversant with ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 14001 and preferably 18001.


• Previously experience a manufacturing Test environment supporting and maintaining production test equipment preferred.
  
  About GE - Grid Solutions,

UK Grid Solutions Limited - Grid Solutions Integration (GSI) is an international leader in high voltage power electronics and control technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems using both Line-Commutated (thyristor-based) and Voltage-Sourced (IGBT-based) converter technologies.

With over 60 years of experience in HVDC, GE worldwide HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford provides complete turn-key solutions for the rapidly growing global HVDC market. Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Laboratories and Research & Development are all located in Stafford. This unique setup gives HVDC engineers at Stafford exposure across the manufacturing cycle; allowing innovation and design to quickly influence new and existing products. The HVDC Research & Development Departments are at the forefront of worldwide innovation in HVDC and are expanding rapidly.