Electronics Validation Engineer

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Test & Validation Electronics Engineer

Please note, this is an in-office role

Hi, we’re GivEnergy – and we’re thrilled to find you here.

You find us in the throes of a period of hypergrowth, having grown 500% last year, and no signs of slowing down.

Part of this growth has lead to the creation of various new roles throughout the business, including this new position of a Test & Validation Electronics Engineer, joining the Research & Development department.

The R&D team is responsible for technology and new product development, whilst also sustaining and continuously improving the existing product portfolio.

We’re looking for someone with an in-depth understanding of test and validation, a focus on innovation and new product design, with a keen aptitude for problem solving. Sound like you? Keep reading…

Who Are We?

GivEnergy is a manufacturer of electronic equipment designed to manage energy use and production. We’re united in our mission of empowering energy freedom for all. We specialise in our range of inverters and battery systems which allow our users to store their renewable/cheap-rate energy, ease pressure on the grid and save some serious money. Last year we diversified into the smart plug arena (providing our end-users with real-time data and autonomy of energy usage) and we have plans to roll-out our very own electric vehicle charger and all-in-one system over the next year. On top of all this, GivEnergy Europe was formed at the end of 2022, and we’re excited to continue our success across the pond.

GivEnergy is one of the UK’s largest domestic and commercial battery manufacturers. The industry is booming and there couldn’t be a better time join the renewable industry.

What you’ll be doing:

This role will report into our Head of Product Development, and will be responsible for developing and implementing manual and automated testes to validate hardware, firmware and systems.

No two days will look the same in this role, but generally, you can expect a mix of the below accountabilities:

• Design and execute test plans to validate new hardware.
• Functional, thermal, and compliance testing of products.
• Fully document test plans and reports.
• Ability to define problems, fault find down to component level, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make technical decisions
• Assess products for compliance to relevant legislation. E.g. UKCA and CE
• Assist in the testing of products at third party test houses.
• Participate in NPI product design to ensure that products are designed for manufacture.
• Design and produce test rigs to aid in product verification, validation, production test.
• Ensure good test coverage is achieved, with the aim of improving quality.
• Estimation of tasks.
• Communicate issues to relevant people

What we’re looking for:

We know that one of the things that makes our people so successful and work together so brilliantly is their differences. As such, we don’t want you to consider this an exhaustive list – if it’s a yes to all the below, great! If it’s most – we still want to hear from you:

An understanding and competence in:

• A qualification in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Understanding of electronic schematics
• Experience in an R&D environment
• Experience in the control and use of Measurement Instruments – Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analysers, etc.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, expertise.
• Ability to communicate technical problems to Development Engineers.
• Ability to solder and prototype circuit boards.

Desirable:

• Experience of RF Design, Review and Test (RED).
• Experience of Embedded c programming.
• Experience of Software Engineering tools.
• Experience of Safety and EMC testing.
• Experience of Penetration testing.
• Navigating Linux operating systems.

Why work with us?

In a world which feels pretty uncertain right now, there couldn’t be a better time to join the thriving energy battery storage industry as it chargesfrom strength to strength. We’re all gearing up for a move to our new Head Office building in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and we’re also redeveloping our Chemical Lane manufacturing site too. In return for your hard work, this is what we bring to the table:

• Regular performance-based salary reviews.
• The opportunity to earn 2 generous bonuses each year (a profit share scheme and a performance-based bonus too).
• Regular Company events, shows and exhibitions.
• Work in a fun, relaxed environment with a smart/casual dress code, and free Company branded workwear provided.
• We love to home-grow our talent, so there’s plenty of opportunities to progress and grow and bags of continuous professional development.
• Discounts available on our products. *
• Access to a workplace pension scheme.
• Join our team of foodies, with free tea and coffee provided onsite with regular snacks thrown in too.
• Come to work every day and know you’re playing your part in changing the world – this is just about as close as we can get to guaranteeing you job satisfaction!

* Terms apply

Schedule: The core hours for this role will be Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, with some flexibility for out of hours cover

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (defendant upon experience)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stoke-on-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a qualification in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field?
• Do you have an understanding of electronic schematics?
• Do you have experience in an Research & Development environment?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person