Development Test Engineer - FTC

Oxinst; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in technology solutions in Bristol is looking for a Development Test Engineer to support the Product Development team. You will investigate product issues, implement improvements, and ensure quality standards. Ideal candidates should have an HND or higher in a relevant discipline and substantial experience in electro-mechanical systems. The role offers competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in small batch, high technology system integration.
• Experience in fast-paced operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Investigate engineering problems and identify root causes.
• Implement product improvements and develop test documentation.
• Monitor and optimize product quality.

Skills

Experience in electro-mechanical systems production engineering

Knowledge of design validation methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Practical experience of mechanical and electrical assembly

Education

HND or higher in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic disciplines

Job description

Development Test Engineer – Severn Beach, Bristol

We are excited to announce a new fixed‑term opportunity for a Development Test Engineer located in Severn Beach, Bristol. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the Product Development team by investigating intricate product challenges, validating innovative design solutions, and enhancing our products and processes through thorough testing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate selective engineering problems on released platforms, identify root causes using PT problem‑solving methodology or 8D RCA tools, collate evidence, and provide concise, traceable reporting.
• Support assembly and test plans by initiating new build documentation and interrogating BOMs, ECOs and DP’s effectively.

Product Improvements and Product Correction Validation

• Implement improvements to current released products, including control systems, plumbing, pneumatics and mechanical elements, and develop test documentation to ensure performance meets customer expectations.
• Provide expert advice to production engineering and test departments on product improvement validation activities and outcomes from the product development team.
• Support corrective action requests, typically FRN (fault reports) and DP’s Deviation permits, and provide design feedback to ensure robustness of solutions (DFM, DFA and DFS).
• Maintain documentation (SOP, Instructions) up to date for manufacturing engineering support.

Quality

• Monitor, report and optimise product quality.
• React in a timely and efficient manner to customer feedback/faults on commissioning relating to product improvements.

Education / Qualifications

• HND or higher in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic disciplines.

Professional Skills / Abilities

• Substantial experience in electro‑mechanical systems production engineering, preferably small batch, high technology system integration with machining/fabs.
• Experience in fast‑paced operations environments.
• Knowledge of Design validation methodologiesDFM, DAA, DFA).
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Practical experience of mechanical and electrical assembly.

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.

In addition to a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities and a good work‑life balance, Oxford Instruments offers 25 days annual leave, early finish on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.

Note to recruitment agencies

Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.