Test Engineer / Technical Author

Job Title : Technical Author / Validation Engineer / Engineering Graduate    

Job Type : Permanent

Salary : Up to £35,000 depending on experience and skills

Benefits: A generous and comprehensive package of benefits is included.

Location: Laindon  

Are you an experienced Technical Author or Validation Engineer, or a recently qualified Engineering Graduate looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to join an established machine manufacturing based at its design & engineering headquarters?

Our client is looking to appoint a Technical Author/Validation Engineer as part of its Documentation Department.

Role Responsibilities

The role will initially focus on performing tests on machines within our factory using preprepared test protocols to support the verification process of the machines. This is intended to provide consistency in the testing approach from one to the next, whilst also learning how each machine operates.

Alongside the testing activities, the role will also include: -

• Reporting the outcome of tests and provide feedback to help improve the testing process
• Assisting technical personnel with the review and update of Equipment Design Specifications and Qualification Documentation
• Liaising with all departments during the equipment build process
• Preparing equipment Operator and Technical Manuals in line with relevant machinery standards and essential health and safety requirements for UKCA/CE marking, functional safety, ATEX certification

As experience of the documentation requirements and machine functionality increases, the role will expand to include additional tasks such as: -

• Preparing Qualification Documentation expected by the Pharmaceutical Industry (DQ, IQ and OQ documents)
• Preparing Equipment Design Specifications for reference by customers and internal staff
• Interpreting customer User Requirements Specifications and support documentation
• Liaising with suppliers and customers Validation departments during projects
• Conducting Site Acceptance Tests at customers sites

Experience and Knowledge

We are offering an excellent opportunity for somebody that has an appropriate technical background and takes personal pride in their work with a willingness to engage and learn as part of a team.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate skills in mechanical, electrical and/or systems engineering (e.g. HNC trained engineering apprentice or engineering graduate with some previous work experience within an engineering environment) and have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Some previous testing experience would also be beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Systematic approach to their work with attention to detail
• Able to work effectively with people across departments and shop floor staff
• Proven teamworking and good problem solver
• Flexibility and curiosity with a willingness to learn and apply themselves to areas to which they are not familiar.

Closing date is 21.04.#####

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