Lab Test Engineer
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| Job Type | Contractor |
| Area | Galway, Ireland |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Esther Emmanuel |
| Telephone | +353 1 574 4006 |
| Job Ref | 2939 |
| Job Views | 335 |
- Description
- 2939 - Lab Test Engineer
Team Horizon is currently looking to hire a Lab Test Engineer to join on our client’s manufacturing facility in the west of Ireland.
The Test Engineer will be responsible inside the laboratory, preparing and making the tests in accordance with the clients’ processes and design rule in the time planned and the level of quality required.
They will also support the development of tests to meet part inspection test requirements as per VDA standards and support where applicable the migration of tests to manufacturing sites. Scope of tests include Test Stage 2, 3 and where applicable test stage 4.
The Lab Test Engineer will also support capacity planning and forecasting of tests to ensure testing plans are able to meet their customer requirements based on expected forecast volumes.
Why you should apply:
Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation.
Join a team who thrives on providing innovative products and automated services to the automotive industry.
Employees come first. Employees and their well-being are at the heart of their operations, and they believe in creating respectful and inclusive workplaces founded on these values.
What you will be doing:
Prepare the test environment in preparation for the set of tests and ensure it is compliant with the test profile and stage, i.e., test stage 2, 3 etc.
In case of good part and Bad part testing. Check parts are available, identified and at the right level of representativeness regarding the test required, populate relevant logistics trackers and lab bar-coding system.
Check with the engineering team and relevant testing standards that the tools are capable for measurement required.
Execute the test (electrical, mechanical, environmental, reliability) in the standard time and in line with the instruction sheet (test specification)
In case of difficulty, try to solve it by him/or herself or with support if needed (team leader, validation dept manager, validation engineer, project team member…). Apply the QRQC methodology.
Input into writing of the test report taking into account the real test conditions, use pictures for more comprehension.
Contribute to product problems solving, support 5W2H / PDCA.
Police parts logistics and correct archive the parts after test (bags, labels, boxes, pallets)
Coordinate planning for the planned testing and allocated resources (chambers, tools, benches…)
Coordinate the specific tools needed for the test (test specification and follow-up)
Familiarize with working system using bench equipment to enable view on delivered product and to understand customer problems.
Carry out all work to comply with Quality Management System and Validation Engineering Processes i.e., GS95004.
Test setup and verification of test platforms
Understand basic level of Test script development (using NI LabVIEW / TestStand)
Report testing status as per the company standards.
Contribute to test reports, peer-reviews of data and follow up.
Participate in lessons learned across the various projects.
Contribute to the improvements of the laboratory’s tools such as: instruction sheet, development, and validation of test environment processes automation.
Test Efficiency: Minimize test cycle times, Input to work instructions for test houses to enable efficient transfer of test equipment.
And any other duties as assigned.
What you need to apply
Relevant Technical Training Cert/Diploma e.g., Electronic Training, Physics & Instrumentation, Mechatronics.
Min 3 years test Technician level certification experience.
Knowledge of automotive electronics systems.
Test experience with knowledge of test & validation methods in the automotive industry.
Knowledge of accelerated life testing.
Min 3 years test lab experience.
Basic proficiency in National Instruments (LabVIEW/or TestStand).
Computer literate in MS Office suite (ECDL).
Basic knowledge in National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand software - Certified LabVIEW.
Basic knowledge instrumentation interfacing over PXI, PCI, USB, RS232 & GPIB.
Basic knowledge in hardware and peripherals.
Ability to read, analyse and interpret complex documents /schematics.
Basic knowledge of automotive electronics systems.
Validation experience with knowledge of test & validation methods.
Basic knowledge of accelerated life testing.