Mechanical Test Engineer

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Working as part of a team of environmental test specialists, the successful candidate will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive environmental testing service, working with customer across a wide range of industry sectors. The successful candidate will contribute to and often initiate efficiency improvements, many of which will include the management, manipulation, and presentation of electronic test data for reports.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting mechanical testing to relevant test standards, regulatory requirements, and defined test plans.
• Working closely with customers during attended testing.
• Recording test results using various electronic logbook systems and production of test reports, following company quality procedures.
• Liaison with customers relating to the specification and conduct of test and the interpretation of the results.
• Close liaison with the test supervisor to ensure work is carried out accurately and within the timescales allowed.
• Helping to develop and refine test plans with the customer.
• Help with the development of test methods and other departmental documentation.
• Working with the team to implement continuous improvement activities and develop procedures and processes to improve the efficiency of the testing service.

Essential requirements:

• Experience in a test laboratory environment.

Highly Desirable requirements:

• Practical experience of delivering mechanical test services, operating vibration shaker equipment  
• Practical experience of delivering climatic test services.
• Knowledge of test laboratory quality and operating procedures.

Desirable requirements:

• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn.
• Flexible approach to work – willing to work overtime, ad hoc shifts or on customer sites as and when required.
• Good numerical, logical, organisational and analytical skills
• Good understanding of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to deliver work independently or as a team to defined deadlines.
• Conscientious with good interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and a commitment to delivering the best customer experience.

Further Information:

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.