Senior Verification & Test Engineer

Bristol
1 month ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Verification & Test Engineer to join Edwards Abatement Solutions in Clevedon.
Edwards is the world leader in developing and manufacturing abatement systems for the semiconductor industry and is part of the Atlas Copco Group, which affords employees access to potential opportunities worldwide. Edwards' solutions are necessary for manufacturing processes including semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, and solar. We are an environmental company that enables clients to reduce their greenhouse gases produced during the manufacturing of microchips.
We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognize that bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and purpose. Our aim is to encourage more diversity in our workplace. We have a comprehensive suite of family-ready policies, including flexible working, shared parental leave, a private express room for new parents, and a fertility policy.
We’re proud to partner with InnovateHer, an organization dedicated to championing diversity and empowering young people in tech. Together, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Mission
Reporting to the Lead Verification & Test Engineer, this role will undertake Verification and Test activities for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, under the overall direction of the Systems Engineering Manager. Operationally, the role will span from concept to customer commissioning and field trials, through the application of best working practices, to ensure solutions are safe and compliant by design, delivered on time, within budget and to specification, working closely with internal and external key stakeholders, team leaders, project managers, manufacturing, service, and customer representatives.
Main Responsibilities

  • Undertake ‘Verification and Test' (V&T) activities across applicable projects through the V&T, working cohesively, collaborating effectively, toward successful project milestones through to completion.
  • Lead ‘Verification and Test' (V&T) activities across applicable projects as requested, collaborate effectively, toward successful project milestones through to completion.
  • Support the development of robust V&T plans for products, modules, sub-assemblies of new products in accordance with Edwards’ processes as appropriate.
  • Verify and test that the designs meet the stated requirements and conform to the relevant standards, directives, regulations, by calculation and or virtual testing (simulation) and or physical testing as appropriate.
  • Ensure that your efforts positively contribute to the achievement of the solution on quality and cost, are achieved to the agreed task time scale, taking pride in the accuracy of your work.
  • Accountable for the detailed documentation of the verification and testing undertaken ensuring all relevant information is recorded in a timely manner in accordance with requirements
  • Work collaboratively with the engineering teams to clarify V&T work packages and resolve engineering issues.
  • Collaborate across multiple cross functional teams.
  • Influencing project direction to deliver successful innovative projects delivered on time, on cost, and on scope.
    Experience & Skills
    Qualifications/Education/Certifications:
  • Engineering Degree Bachelors, or demonstrable equivalent.
  • Registered Incorporated Engineer, or working towards and committed to achieving registration with a recognised engineering institution (desirable)
  • Accreditations and or formal qualifications in Systems Engineering, and or Verification & Validation, and or Functional Safety (desirable)
    Experience
  • More than 3 years’ experience of verification and test in product design in a relatable engineering industry (essential).
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering in accordance with INCOSE Manual v5 / ISO15288 ‘Systems and software engineering’ (desirable)
  • Understanding of working in a regulated, compliance-driven industry such as the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry (desirable) incl. understanding of product safety and compliance to applicable standards (desirable). i.e. EN 61511; Safety and design review methods, e.g., PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA; Semiconductor industry standards – SEMI S2; Risk assessment – Semi S10.
    Skills
  • Good levels of integrity with a results-driven mindset, able to hold self and others accountable (essential)
  • Able to demonstrate some knowledge of best-practice verification and test, and engineering (essential)
  • Understands technical deliverables and requirements and can report concisely to engineers, project manager, and the wider project team (essential)
  • A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess priorities and deal with issues on a regular basis, displaying clear, rational, and analytical approach to problem solving and planning, able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities. (essential)
  • Remains calm under pressure, demonstrates resilience, and able reach out to more experienced peers to find creative and pragmatic solutions to seemingly intractable problems (essential)
  • Willing to look for / explore new solutions or methods, practical problem-solving skills (essential)
  • Awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly and communicate effectively in English both in writing and orally (essential).
    Edwards offers a range of benefits such as:
    • Flexible working
    • 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
    • Bonus up to 7.5% of annual salary
    • Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%
    • Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
    • Cash health plan
    • Fitness App with streamable classes & discounted membership with some gyms
    • Thriving Wellbeing Program (supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and sense of purpose, including clubs such as cycling, caving, football, STEM network plus a multitude of various events)
    • Wellbeing and prayer room
    • Private express room available for new parents
    • Recognition and Reward programme
    • Career development opportunities including apprenticeships, mentoring scheme, and more
    • Support or sponsorship for formal qualifications and professional development like CEng, CIPS & CIPD
    • Free parking
    • Subsidised canteen
    • Charity and volunteering days

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