Test Development Engineer Job Cambridge - Situations Vacant

Test Development Engineer in Cambridge - Permanent Role

We have a vacancy for a test development enginner in Cambridge, preferably with between 2-3 years experience, and a sound knowledge of C/C++ or Assembler.

S/////////K p/a inc benefits

Email your cv and cover letter to: jobs@foursquareinnovations.co.uk

Functional Details

Main Functions:

• Develop test solutions for products
• Write test applications using C/C++ or Assembler
• Design and organise manufacture of all test fixtures
• Write and release test procedures (hardware and software) to client test engineers and subcontractors
• Provide support and guidance to test engineers and subcontractors regarding test issues
• Provide guidance to the Board Design team during product specification stage to ensure adequate test coverage can be achieved
• Maintain existing test procedures (hardware and software)

Other Functions:

• To keep abreast of current engineering practices, products and processes and any pertinent legislation, standards and/or directives relating to engineering and client products
• Archive all computer-generated work so that it may be safely recovered in the future
• Provide internal client technical support
• Provide technical support for customers
• Investigate and solve post-production issues in software and hardware
• Maintain archive of test hardware and software documentation
• Liaise with other members of the Engineering Department about hardware, software and documentation issues
• To observe at all times the working practises and procedures in the client Business Manual, and when observed, to highlight changes that could be implemented to ensure a continuous process of quality improvement
• Awareness of all Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures relating to the areas of responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a electronic engineering or computer engineering, and/or 2-3 years experience within a design and development environment
• Have sufficient experience of test development to demonstrate the required level of capability in each of the key competence areas above

Preferred Experience & Skills Required

• Excellent programming skills (C,C++, Linux/Unix, Visual C++, and Visual Basic)
• Proven ability in developing low level programs for 32 bit processor platforms
• Excellent practical electronics skills, including knowledge of analogue and digital electronics
• Knowledge of test / manufacturing environments
• Good understanding of networking devices and programmable logic devices (CPLD’s)
• Familiarity with standard PC environments, including BIOS, DOS, Windows and Linux
• PC literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with Intel CPU based computer products
• Knowledge/Experience of DOS and RTOS products
• Experience of working within a customer orientated commercial business
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy with an eye for detail
• High degree of numeracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communicating well at all levels
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines
• High degree of initiative - able to operate productively alone and as part of a team
• Experience of working within a strict ISO9001 quality standard environment
• Good housekeeping skills – maintain a well organised and neat & tidy working area
• A full clean driving licence

Personal Characteristics

It is critical that the individual in this role is a highly motivated, self driven person, who is prepared to go the extra ‘mile’ to make a difference as our client has an established reputation for quality products and technical support.

Email your cv and cover letter to: jobs@foursquareinnovations.co.uk

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