Assistant Test Engineer in Manchester

Siemens Mobility is dedicated to pioneering the future of transportation. Our dynamic team is always exploring new ways to drive innovation and efficiency in rail. We are searching for forward-thinkers who are eager to challenge themselves and make a tangible impact. If you are passionate about creating sustainable and intelligent transport solutions, we want you on our team.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Siemens Mobility as an Assistant Test Engineer in our Manchester office as part of our Rail Infrastructure business. This is an entry level role and will be assessed as having the logical mind to achieve functional tester (3B/4) level within 5 years. This is a role where you’ll learn on the job through comprehensive training and continuous mentoring, making it an ideal opportunity to develop, ask questions and grow in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are complied with both at the site depot and on work sites
• Promoting a zero accident / incident culture and environment
• Assisting the Functional Tester to manage their testing and commissioning activities in accordance with the project programme and budget requirements
• Ensuring their testing and commissioning is carried out and recorded in accordance with correct and up to date drawings, plans, specifications and computer software and data
• Ensuring that the quality of the testing and commissioning is in accordance with SRA, client, manufacturers and legal procedures, processes, regulations and standards
• Establishing and maintaining a positive and collaborative relationship with the client and with subcontractors and other third parties interfaces
• Certifying the system and / or systems are fit for purpose

Your success will be grounded by

• Entry level position with no previous experience required
• IRSE Licensed as an Assistant Tester (1.3.150) within 12 months
• ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (desirable)

You’ll benefit from

• Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay
• Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus
• Family: Day-one parental rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, volunteering days and opportunities for sabbaticals
• Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don’t match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.