Turntide Technologies
Senior Test Engineer
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Senior Test Engineer – Gateshead, UK
Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment for all things that move. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by providing innovative and efficient solutions for a cleaner future.
About the Role
We are hiring for a Senior Test Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute project-specific test programs. The role is based at our site in Gateshead and reports into the Head of Test and Validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking a lead role in planning, coordination, and execution of project-specific test programs to international and/or customer-specific standards.
- Reporting and updating progress, risks, and issues to the project team (both during regular meetings and ad-hoc), through written and verbal communication.
- Product assembly (software, hardware, and mechanics), troubleshooting, and testing.
- Liaising with cross-functional departments to resolve technical problems and operational issues.
- Designing, constructing, and maintaining test equipment.
- Identifying and managing continuous improvement of equipment and test methods.
- Assisting development engineers with analysis of products, including:
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs)
- Design reviews
- Supervising and guiding technicians and junior engineers.
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Requirements
We’re looking for candidates with:
Essential Experience & Skills
- Demonstrable experience working in a test environment.
- Ability to develop test programs to validate system and product requirements.
- Understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems, including:
- Sensors
- Signal measurement
- Sampling concepts
- Test setups
- Ability to design and build test systems based on defined requirements.
- Knowledge of core electrical engineering principles, including:
- Voltage, current, resistance, power
- Basic circuit behaviour
- Ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation, such as:
- Test procedures/reports
- Results summaries
- Descriptive technical notes
- Fault-finding expertise for both product and test systems.
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Bonus (Not Essential)
- Experience with LabVIEW development.
- Environmental testing knowledge.
- EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing experience.
- NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) testing experience.
- Exposure to testing systems up to 1kV.
- Familiarity with automotive testing standards, such as ISO 16750.
Qualifications
- A degree in Engineering or Science (equivalent qualifications considered).
- Relevant field experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Turntide Technologies Principles
Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise and value the differences that individuals bring to our workplace and ensure all qualified candidates receive consideration without regard to:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Age
- National origin
- Disability
- Protected veteran status
- Gender identity
Note: Direct applications only. No unsolicited staffing firm submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CVs will be treated as Turntide Technologies property.
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