Product Functional Test Technology Engineer

We are looking for a talented Product Functional Test Technology Engineer to join our team specializing as Commercial Vehicle Brake Test Engineer for Cummins in Cwmbran test laboratory, UK.

Working hours: Monday–Thursday: 07:30–16:00, Friday: 07:30–12:30
This is an on-site role with no hybrid working due to the requirement for daily hands-on interaction with laboratory test rigs.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

- Support the operation and ongoing development of torque rigs within the Cwmbran commercial brake testing laboratory, ensuring safe, accurate and reliable test execution.

- Undertake a structured one-to-one knowledge transfer and shadowing programme with the retiring role holder to ensure effective succession and continuity of rig ownership.

- Review incoming test requests to confirm that required parameters and values are within rig capabilities, liaising with test requestors to clarify and align requirements where necessary.

- Coordinate closely with test requestors and the rig planner to manage test scheduling, start and finish points, and communicate progress or changes as required.

- Monitor tests throughout execution to ensure requested conditions and performance targets continue to be achieved, investigating and resolving deviations where identified.

- Act as the technical owner and local subject matter expert for the assigned torque rigs, becoming the primary point of contact for troubleshooting, system improvements and technical queries.

- Contribute to the specification, design, validation and support of laboratory test systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems, while supporting structured problem-solving activities such as FMEA, problem solving.

- Crosstrain across other laboratory areas within Cwmbran test facility to provide strength in depth during absences, support laboratory customers and technicians, and assist in executing tests with a focus on data accuracy, equipment calibration, reliability and continuous improvement.

Education/ Experience:

- Demonstrated aptitude is required. College, university, or equivalent associate’s degree or certification in an appropriate STEM field is preferred.
- Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in a laboratory/test cell environment as a non-exempt employee, temporary student employee (intern, co-op) or an early career professional in a relevant operations or technical discipline area.
- Knowledge of MS Office tools and Windchill is also preferred.
- Experience of data capture, analysis and reporting is also preferred.
- Knowledge of C++ and python programming is preferred.