Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer

Location: Fareham | Engineering

Are you an experienced Test Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership of product testing, validation and continuous improvement? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business working on innovative technologies across a range of industrial applications.

You will play a key role in planning and executing testing activities, analysing results and working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve product performance, reliability and quality.

The Role

As Senior Test Engineer, you will oversee testing activities within a dedicated test facility, ensuring work is carried out safely, accurately and in line with relevant standards and procedures. You will contribute to product development projects, troubleshoot technical issues and identify opportunities to improve testing methods and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute laboratory and product testing activities, including setting up and operating test rigs and associated equipment.
• Develop and improve test plans, procedures and protocols for new and existing products.
• Analyse test data, produce technical reports and communicate findings, highlighting failures, deviations and opportunities for improvement.
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting of technical issues identified during testing.
• Collaborate with design, development and quality teams to interpret results and recommend product improvements.
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability and safe operation.
• Ensure testing activities comply with relevant health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Support risk assessments, safe working procedures and technical compliance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement across test processes, laboratory practices and equipment.
• Promote 5S principles, maintaining a clean, organised and efficient working environment.
• Collaborate with wider engineering teams on product development and validation projects.

About You

You will be a technically strong engineer with experience in product testing or laboratory environments, confident analysing data and resolving technical problems. You will have a methodical approach to testing, strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.

Essential Requirements

• A degree, HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, product testing or engineering test environment.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and test requirements.
• Experience preparing test documentation, analysing results and producing technical reports.
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures within a technical environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with laboratory management systems.

Desirable Experience

• Experience testing thermal systems, HVAC equipment or similar industrial products.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, testing standards or relevant technical certifications.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with test equipment programming, automation or data acquisition systems.
• Experience working with industrial gases, refrigerants or similar chemicals.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to international engineering projects.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Employee wellbeing resources and career progression opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies and support for work-life balance.

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