At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to design and develop automation testing for power systems.
- Company: Solve IT Consultant, a global talent solutions partner with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive contract rate, and opportunities for global travel.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive environment for continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the evolving field of HVDC technology while enhancing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree or equivalent experience in power systems and automation testing.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About us: Solve IT Consultant is a global talent solutions partner supporting clients across the USA, UK, Europe, Singapore, GCC, Malaysia, and India. We specialize in recruitment, staffing, and workforce solutions across diverse industries and business domains.
Role: Automation Test Engineer
Location: Stafford - UK - Hybrid
Type: 6+ Months Contract (Inside IR35)
Job Description Summary: As part of the V and V Test Automation Engineering team, the Automation Test Engineer will work with a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers on the delivery and automation of existing and new power electronics application requirements for power systems, particularly for HVDC converters and the forthcoming “HVDC Grid”. The development of scripts is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork, clear communication with the software and validation departments of the project, and an innovative approach.
Essential responsibilities:
- Design and develop testing framework.
- Test automation planning.
- Develop test scripts according to company defined standards.
- Support create and enhance in-house tools.
- Execution of automated tests for different aspects such as PSCAD and MATLAB.
- Clearly communicate details of failures to the respective engineering functions.
- Carry out execution of tests and provide clear reporting of results.
- Seek to automate testing wherever possible using our automatic testing platform.
- Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods, and process improvements.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in embedded system testing.
- Moderate experience in the automation test across any industry.
- Experience of working with test frameworks involved in testing of embedded systems.
- Strong communication skills with fluency in English language.
- Willingness to travel to support projects globally and readiness for flexible working hours.
Desired characteristics:
- Strong knowledge of Python programming.
- Good understanding of how scripts interact with the software environment.
- Specification & report writing such as technical notes.
- Flexible work approach.
- Eager to learn.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Accountable for delivery.
- Proactive approach to solve issues.
- Perfection seeking mindset.
- Can deliver under tight schedule and pressure.
- Attention to details.
- Organized.
- EHS compliance ability.
HVDC Automation Test Engineer employer: Solve IT Consultant
At Solve IT Consultant, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Stafford, UK. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive culture, where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront, providing opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. With a hybrid working model and a focus on work-life balance, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to cutting-edge projects in the power systems sector.
