Project Engineer - Test and Validation

Kidlington, England, United Kingdom

11/27/2024

Project Engineer – Test & Validation

• Kidlington
• Full-time
• Contract
• 40 hours per week
  
  

THE POWER OF NOW

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer – Test & Validation to join the Mechanical Systems department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About The Role

Reporting to the Principal Engineer for Mechanical Test and Validation, the engineer in this key role will be assigned to multiple projects to support the coordination and delivery of the diverse range of test and development activities within Fortescue Zero including test preparation, planning, logistics and test support activities for the heavy industry, Mobility and defence sectors, with a focus on power conversion, batteries, modules, and energy storage.

What You Will Do

• Support Senior or Principal engineer on various projects
• Identifying the preferred test houses and locations
• Assist with the development of test equipment and test rigs in order to perform tests.
• Test Preparation, Instrumentation, Supplier Facility Planning, and Test Logistics including the identification of parts where required.
• Managing Systems Preparation and Commissioning of Hardware at test locations.
• Supporting Electrical Systems and Software teams as required
• Review project Design Verification Plans and supporting PM’s and Systems Engineering in creating accurate test plans.
• Local management of Instrumentation, data management recording and analysis as required.
• Engage with Global Test Facilities
• Engage with Systems Engineering and DVP owners to ensure compatible plans.
• Collaborate with procurement and workshop to keep track of facility plans.
• Running and coordinating Tests Globally.
• A potential for extended travel to Australia and US
  
  

About You

• Mechanical Engineering graduate with adequate experience in a similar industry
• Test & Validation Experience
• Experience of 3D CAD and PML software is desirable (ideally NX and Team centre)
• Working Collaboratively within a Cross Functional Team
• Hands on proactive attitude and comfortable in completing practical tasks (test rig, prototype assemblies)
• Able to work in very challenging time schedule.
• Data acquisition and analysis experience is desirable with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Due to the nature of some of the projects being carried out at Fortescue Zero you be able provide your previous 5 years employment or have security clearance.
  
  

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
  
  

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2025.

Not near-zero

Not net-zero.

We are Fortescue Zero.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.