System Test Engineer

at  ZX Lidars

At ZX Lidars we are quietly changing the world by solving problems with science and making a positive contribution towards the environment. We are ‘the’ pioneering Original Equipment Manufacturer of ‘Lidar’, Headquartered in Worcestershire and with further offices in Glasgow. Our team of pioneering innovators and experts (our ZX Family) designs, develops, produces, sells, and supports ground-breaking world leading products that have changed, and continue to change, the way wind is measured. In doing so, ZX Lidars has facilitated the acceleration of the development of wind projects around the world.
We would love to hear from you if you would like to join one of these teams and contribute to our mission and vision to deploy Lidar technology on every commercial wind project globally, be disruptive and to make a difference.
We are a future. Perhaps we are the future you are looking for too?
We are delighted to be recruiting for a new System Test Engineer to join our team near Malvern, South Worcestershire. With a salary dependent on experience, you will take responsibility for the verification and validation of systems to confirm fitness for purpose. This includes ensuring that requirements are up-to-date and sufficient to allow effective testing, and that clear test plans are in place to do so. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, possess basic programming ability, and be experienced working with requirements to define and deliver effective targeted testing.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Essential:
• Degree in engineering, mathematics, data science or other science area.
• Basic programming ability.
• CE Marking.
• Working with requirements to define and deliver effective, targeted testing.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Structured approach to problem solving and design.
• Beneficial:
• Qualified in Design for Six Sigma to Green Belt or higher
• dFMEA, DfX, Python programming.
• Taking products through CE compliance.
• Experience of third-party product testing, e.g. EMC and LVDS.

• Verification and Validation:
• Develop verification and validation strategies, plans and specifications for the assigned systems and subsystems.
• Specify/develop test rigs and harnesses as required to support the test plans and specifications.
• Lead the 3rd party qualification activities – EMC, Environmental and safety testing.
• Deliver test solutions on time and in full.
• Develop product test specifications.
• Lead on the resolution of test failures and drive to completion. Make use of the 8D process where appropriate.
• Identify required resources and facilities (internal and external) to deliver test programmes.
• Maintain the test documentation set.
• Ensure traceability between tests and requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to use appropriate data analysis tools, including some coding competency.
• Development Activities:
• Progress assigned development activities and tasking.
• Ensure work undertaken is accurately recorded and results logged.
• Engage with engineers of other disciplines within ZXI to support these activities.
• Support other engineers with their development activities.
• Provide Support to Customers and Resellers