Test Engineer

Job description

Test Engineer Cwmbran, South Wales On Site Skills: Mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLCs, Omron, Technical Reporting, Instrumentation Calibration, Test Data, Ladder Logic, Cobots, Kuka, Robotics, Robots, Automation, HALT, Test planning, Safran – Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as a Test Engineer at our Cwmbran, South Wales site.

Your Role As a Test Engineer in our State-of-the-Art Laboratories, you will:

• Conduct and document cyclic and static tests on aircraft interior products.
• Support both static and automated cyclic test rigs, using actuators, PLCs, sensors, and more.
• Review test plans provided by cross-functional teams; support compliance and root cause investigations.
• Liaise with Design, Certification, and Stress teams as well as with external partners and visitors.
• Apply analytical thinking to test set-up improvements and feedback for continuous excellence.
• Prepare technical reports and manage test data efficiently. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority.

We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including: Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Strong Pension scheme and life assurance Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Technical qualifications (or comparable aerospace industry experience)
• Experience with mechanical systems, pneumatic & hydraulic systems
• PLC programming knowledge – Ladder Logic
• Technical report writing & strong data manipulation skills

Familiar with utilisation/calibration of testing instruments Desirable

• Working knowledge of cyclic/static test methods
• Experience interpreting test plans and standards

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.