NPI Test Engineer

  • Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions
  • Redruth, Cornwall
  • Sep 06, 2022
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

NPI Test Engineer

Watson Marlow - Cardrew Industrial Estate

Why Watson-Marlow:

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job.

Our business is built by a diverse team of engineers, sales teams, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you make our difference.

This role will focus on:

Just imagine a job where you have to try and break things for a living. Sounds fun doesn't it! Well that's kind of what our Test Team do, and we're looking for a new NPI Test Engineer to join the ranks.

This role will support many of the test hub tasks including setting up and performing tests and supporting equipment maintenance and calibration. This role will also involve designing and developing novel test methods and apparatus.

Watson-Marlow have re-invested heavily into the business in recent years, and as our new NPI Test Engineer you will work at our new Test Hub located at our new Innovation Centre in Redruth. The New Product Innovation (NPI) Team design and develop new peristaltic pumps and fluid path solutions for Watson-Marlow. All the solutions require a variety of testing, from prototypes and pre-production testing to compliance and international standard tests.

This will be a varied role, and some of the stuff you'll be getting up to will include:
  • You will develop test programs and write test specification documents with the Test Manager.
  • You will execute test plans with the NPI Project Teams and the Test Manager.
  • You will design and build custom experiment setups and tests procedures.
  • You will use computers on a daily basis for communication, record keeping and data acquisition.
  • You will work with the Test Team to develop the test hub to deliver best practice by investigating and making recommendations on technology upgrades appropriate to the function of the lab.
  • There's more to it, but you get the gist...


To be successful in this role, youwill need:
To be successful, your attitude and approach is more important than your qualifications. You must be proactive to support and deliver projects, you must be able to independently solve problems, you must be self-disciplined, you must manage your own time and balance the tasks, and you must be enthusiastic. Training will be provided where appropriate.
  • An inquisitive mind-set with some practical, hands-on engineering skills.
  • Higher Education Level 4 in Engineering, Science and/or Maths
  • You'll be a keen problem solver, curious and analytical, and above all enthusiastic about your work


Candidates wishing to apply must be eligible to work in the UK

Closing date: 12th August 2022

As a growing and ambitious organisation with a presence in over60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the workingenvironment and support needed to be successful. We are committed toachieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Wewelcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age,gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

What's in it for me?

Weoffer a range of attractive staff benefits including accessible employeeforums, comprehensive pension packages, flexible working arrangements, privatemedical healthcare for all employees and inclusive employment practices.

About Watson-Marlow

Every day, we help companies across the globe to bemore efficient and sustainable.
Watson-Marlow FluidTechnology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps andassociated fluid path technologies. Comprising ten established brands, eachwith their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivalledsolutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications. Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineeringplc, we are proud to be a FTSE 100 company.