LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This role should require some supervision. The Control and Instrumentation Test Engineer should be self-motivated, but is expected to perform tasks with regular delegation and input from other engineers and project leads. The role will work closely with the Acceptance and Test Manager.

ABOUT US

MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role reports directly into the Acceptance and Test Manager. The purpose of the role is to:

• Provide Control and Instrumentation input to the creation of Test engineering deliverables, both in terms of coordinating the with the wider engineering team to understand the test requirements for the C&I aspects of products, and defining C&I test equipment.
• Provide data acquisition and SCADA systems in support of product testing activities.

The Control and Instrumentation Test Engineer will work closely with the wider engineering and test teams to develop solutions in support of Test Instruction Sheers and data capture to support product acceptance. The role will also liaise with the Test Supervisor to ensure solutions are fully handed over to the Test Department for use.

Overall performance in this role will be measured by the delivery of successful Control and Instrumentation aspects of product testing, including data acquisition. Goals and objectives for the role include, but are not limited to:

• Design and specification of tests and test equipment to demonstrate products fulfil Control and Instrumentation requirements.
• Implementation of successful and robust SCADA and general data acquisition systems into product testing.
• Technical leadership in relevant aspects of test engineering across all business areas.
• Liaise with stakeholders to define appropriate and complete test requirements based on design inputs.
• Proactively engage with all aspects of the business to ensure Test activities are accurately captured and defined throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with third party test houses.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers.
• Support the continuous improvement of Test Engineering, and other business areas.
• Foster a positive culture towards Health and Safety.
• Ensure all Test activities are performed with safety first.
• Help foster a positive, open and honest team culture.
• Strive for right first time approach to all testing activities.
• Ensure open and honest communication