NPI Test Engineer

We are looking for a NPI Test Engineer, who will be responsible for the specification, development, design, construction and commissioning of custom, purpose built test equipment solutions to meet the Business objectives for the New Product Introduction process within a mix of products ranging from low to high volume intrinsically safe products. The ideal candidate will have experience of NI equipment and software including Teststand and LabView development, as well as a sound knowledge of PCBA and Final Product testing.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with Development Project Teams to develop cost effective testing strategies, techniques and equipment on new products.


• To provide design for test input into the specification of new product designs.


• Identify and develop capital investment plans to ensure all test solutions meet the ongoing Business needs.


• Creation of requirements specifications and robust statements of work against which suppliers can quote for the procurement of test equipment and software.


• Deploy procured test equipment effectively and efficiently into the manufacturing environment.


• Responsible for the regular review of all newly deployed test equipment hardware and software during early phase manufacturing, ensuring effective operation whilst developing and maintaining production test procedures.


• The ability to write clear and unambiguous process and product documentation, and provide training for all newly introduced test equipment.


• Ensuring all equipment is compliant with relevant safety requirements.


• Experience with a range of test systems such as ICT, Flying Probe, HV and Final Product Testing.


• Write and develop software solutions using NI Teststand, LabView, Ansi C, LabWindows CVI languages.


• Supporting of diagnosis and remedial actions to facilitate product rework.


• Knowledge of SQL and MySQL databases.


• Active participation in a culture of continuous improvement, refining and defining procedures and processes to ensure good quality product meeting cost and time-to-market objectives.


• Development and support for regression test solutions for products in development.


• Ensuring the adoption of best practices.


• Demonstration of excellent problem solving skills. A Six-Sigma background would be valuable
  
  Degree level in a relevant field is preferable


• Experience with Software and Hardware within Test Engineering.


Skills:


• An understanding of electronic analogue and digital circuits with fault finding / diagnosis experience.


• Hardware skills within a range of test systems such as ICT, Flying Probe, HV and Final Product Testing.


• Programming skills within the Electronic Manufacturing Industry preferably using NI Teststand, LabView, C or C++, Labwindows CVI.


• Works well within a team, has good problem solving skills and time management.


• Sub-contractor supplier management.
  
  Luton plant is the highest turnover site in Europe and second highest across EMEAI with a unique attractive cultural diversified plant with 16 different nationalities working.


The Crouse Hinds (Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions) division is part of Eaton's electrical sector and has over 125 years of experience in protecting people, processes and assets in the most challenging environments. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation and building capability across ou


• Competitive compensation and benefits package


• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team


• Flexible working solutions (remote, flexible working hours, compressed week etc.)


• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible


• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University


• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.


• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen