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Control System Engineer
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Control System Engineer
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Job Title: Automation Test Engineer
Location: Stafford, UK (Hybrid – 3 days/week) Employment Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Job Description – Summary
As part of the Verification & Validation (V&V) Test Automation Engineering team, the Automation Test Engineer will work with a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers to deliver and automate existing and new power electronics application requirements for power systems, particularly for HVDC converters and the forthcoming "HVDC Grid".
The development of scripts is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, requiring collaboration through teamwork, clear communication with software and validation departments, and an innovative approach.
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Essential Responsibilities
- Design and develop a testing framework.
- Plan test automation workflows.
- Develop test scripts according to company-defined standards.
- Support the creation and enhancement of in-house tools.
- Execute automated tests for different aspects, including PSCAD and MATLAB.
- Clearly communicate details of failures to relevant engineering functions.
- Carry out test execution and provide clear reporting of results.
- Automate testing wherever possible using the automatic testing platform.
- Drive continual improvement to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through introducing tools, methods, and process improvements.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Degree in engineering (or equivalent) with a focus on power systems and power electronics subjects, or proven equivalent knowledge/experience in embedded system testing.
- Moderate experience in automated test development across any industry.
- Experience working with test frameworks involved in the testing of embedded systems.
- Strong communication skills with fluent English.
- Availability to travel internationally to support projects globally and flexibility with working hours.
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Desired Characteristics
- Strong knowledge of Python programming.
- Deep understanding of how scripts interact with software environments.
- Proficiency in specification and report writing, including technical notes.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Eager to learn resource.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Clear and concise communication skills.
- Accountability for delivering projects.
- Proactive attitude to resolving issues.
- Perfection-seeking mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to deliver work under tight schedules/pressure.
- Highly organised.
- Compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) measures.
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