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.

Turntide Technologies operates in North America, Canada, the UK, and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, commercial buildings, and premium automotive. For more information, visit turntide.com.

Job Overview

We are hiring for 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

In this role the Senior Test Engineer will be responsible for the following:

·         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, risk and issues to the project team both during regular project meetings and as needed by both written and verbal communication

·         Product (software, hardware and mechanics) assembly, troubleshooting and testing. 

·         Liaise with cross‑functional departments to resolve technical problems and operational issues.

·         Design, construction, maintenance of test equipment. 

·         Identifying and managing continuous improvement of equipment and test methods. 

·         Assisting development engineers with analysis of products, including FMEAs, design reviews, etc. 

·         Supervision and guidance of technicians, and other more junior engineers

The Requirements

We’re looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:

·         Demonstratable experience of working within a test environment.

·         Develop test programs to validate system and product requirements.

·         Understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems, including sensors, signal measurement, sampling concepts, and test setups.

·         Ability to design and build test systems from a defined set of requirements.

·         Knowledge of core electrical engineering principles, including voltage, current, resistance, power, and basic circuit behaviour.

·         Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation, including test procedure/reports, results summaries, and descriptive technical notes.

·         Fault finding of both product and Test systems.

Bonus Points

It would also be great (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:

·         Experience with LabVIEW development.

·         Experience of Environmental testing

·         Experience of EMC testing

·         Experience of NVH testing

·         Experience of testing of systems up to 1Kv

·         Experience of working to automotive testing standards such as ISO 16750.

Qualifications

A degree or equivalent in the following discipline is required: Engineering/Science

Relevant experience could also be considered

Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please note: Direct applications only. No unsolicited Staffing Recruitment Firm submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Turntide Technologies.