Test Technician – Product Testing

The Test Technician role reports to the Lab Manager within the Innovation Group. The Test Technician leads the assembly of prototype mechanical seals, conducts tests, analyzes and interprets data to ensure prototypes meet product requirements, while documenting findings and sharing insights with the team. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a safe work environment, troubleshooting equipment and prototype issues, and contributing ideas for the design of test equipment.Key Responsibilities: Willingness to learn new equipment, processes and methodsInterpret engineering drawings, test specifications and requirementsAssist innovation and engineering teams with test plans and experimentsUnderstand P&ID, valves, regulators, controllers, cooling system and sensorsAssembly and test prototype productsCarrying out tests using bespoke test equipmentRecording new processes and findingsCreate written and graphed test data reports to help conclude the outcomePresent data to testing groups and stakeholders and provide insight on key test eventsPart processing - experimenting using manufacturing methods to meet final requirementsReconfigure equipment to complete nonstandard tests, based on requirements, design, and planningSelf-manage tasks using planning toolsFollow safety requirements and 5S workplace organizationDrive the creation of written risk assessmentsParticipating in continuous improvement initiativesManagement of inventory for key NPD projectsApply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCA’s: for both testing equipment and new productsCreating test procedures and SOPs for development projectsBasic CAD skillsAttention to details