Research And Development Test Engineer

We are pioneers in cooling technologies for high-performance computing. Our mission, to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions.

We are seeking a Research and Development Test Engineer to join the Lab team at our HQ on the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Sheffield.

Role purpose:

Contribute to product development, validation tests, and component-level characterisation tests.

Role Summary:

As a Test Engineer you play a key role in the laboratory team. You will perform product development and validation tests as well as component level characterisation tests that provide valuable data for the wider engineering team and company standards.

You will communicate with the wider Iceotope team to gather test requirements and develop test plans. You will help to commission test set ups ensuring equipment and instrumentation is to requirements and fully validated. You will be the principal lead in performing lab tests and producing test reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development and Validation Tests:

• Plan, set up, and conduct controlled product development and validation tests to meet company requirements.
• Perform air and liquid benchmarking of customers' IT independently.

Equipment Management:

• Specify and order equipment required for tests.
• Maintain, calibrate, clean, and inspect laboratory equipment regularly.

Sample/Device Commissioning:

• Collect, prepare, and commission samples/devices under test.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Record, analyze, and interpret test data, providing clear communication to the wider engineering team.
• Write detailed and clear test plans and reports for internal and external sharing.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Communicate with the Iceotope team to gather test requirements and develop test plans.
• Provide technical support to other lab members, engineers, and clients.

Technical Procedures:

• Demonstrate and prepare technical procedures, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Risk Assessments and Safety:

• Follow and carry out risk assessments for all lab activities.
• Promote safe lab working practices and maintain general lab tidiness.

Resource Management:

• Communicate with the lab manager and technician regarding the maintenance of stock and resources.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up-to-date with technical developments, especially in lab software, instrumentation, and potential innovative solutions.
• Identify opportunities to save time and improve reliability in testing processes

Skills, experience, qualifications:

Essential

• Experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience in laboratory testing and data analysis
• Familiarity with current lab software and instrumentation
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and procedures
• Experience with data acquisition systems and test automation tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• LabView
• Python
• LATEX
• Grafana
• SQL

If you are passionate about technology, sustainability, and innovation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Iceotope Technologies Ltd.

What you can expect from us:

• A competitive salary
• Pension
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Health Care
• EAP
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Development opportunities
• Travel opportunities
• A friendly, dynamic team in an inclusive and supportive environment
• Team socials

We are proud to have achieved Great Place To Work certification 2023.

100% of our people agree that they are made to feel welcome when they join the company

98% of our people are proud to tell others they work here.

98% people agree that our facilities contribute to a good working environment