Test Engineer

at  Oxford Instruments plc

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Test Team as a Test Engineer, delivering fully tested high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our most complex system configurations. For this role you will need a strong engineering background and a high level of technical skills and knowledge.

Deliver a fully functional tested product, strictly following the test procedures
Take ownership for the product allocated to you and proactively seek resolution of any issues
Ensure test procedures are strictly and efficiently adhered to and that all documentation is fully completed, accurately supports test results, and signed off
Consistently deliver against target times
Actively support test time reduction through Continuous Improvement principles
Drive improved product quality through data capture (FRACAS), ensuring faults are accurately reported and provide adequate detail to support analysis and effective corrective action
Proactively support the Test Team Leader to achieve on time delivery against manufacturing plan
Support initiatives to improve quality, Health & Safety, build / test cleanliness and 5S within the test department and associated areas
Support customer pre acceptance visits
Actively promote 5S principles within the test department
May be required from time to time to visit customers sites to support install /commissioning of systems
About you :Essential unless otherwise stated:
Time served Electrical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or qualified to HND, HNC, or BTech level 3 (electrical)
The ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report test results against established standards
Capable of accurate and speedy diagnosis of faults to component level
Understands quality and Health and Safety implications of test procedures
Able to investigate and analyse problems and suggest solutions
IT literate
A self motivated team player; able to operate with the minimum of supervision and communicate clearly with employees at all levels
Demonstrates enthusiasm, pace and energy
High degree of customer focus
Suggests ideas, commits to seeing through change despite setbacks and obstacles to improve day-to-day tasks
Willing to travel when required.
You will be employed to work on a rotating shift pattern. Each working week consists of 4 shifts of 8 hours and one of 5 hours. Currently, the shifts are Early (starting at 06:00hrs) and Afternoon (starting at 14:00hrs).