R&D Test Technician

Do you enjoy building, testing and solving complex engineering challenges?

At Novanta, we are developing sensor technologies used around the world in precision motion control applications. Our products are trusted by leading OEMs where accuracy, reliability and performance are critical. As an R&D Technician, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge products from concept through to validation.

We are looking for a technically curious and hands-on R&D Technician to join our Inductive Encoders team in Cambridge.

Working closely with engineers across R&D, manufacturing and quality, you will help bring new products to life by designing and executing test activities that verify performance, reliability and compliance.

• →Conducting performance, environmental and reliability testing
• →Building and maintaining test equipment and fixtures
• →Troubleshooting prototype and production hardware
• →Capturing and analysing test data
• →Supporting verification and validation activities
• →Working with external test laboratories
• →Contributing to design reviews and technical discussions
• →Driving improvements in test processes and automation

We are interested in candidates with experience as:

• Test Technician
• Validation Technician
• Development Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Engineering Technician
• Reliability Technician

• HNC, HND, apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience
• Practical experience working with electrical, electronic or electromechanical products
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience in an R&D or engineering environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A hands-on approach with a passion for technology

• EMC testing knowledge
• Soldering experience
• Test automation exposure
• Experience with JIRA or Confluence
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance testing