Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment for all things that move.

Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by providing innovative and efficient solutions for a cleaner future.

Turntide Technologies operates in North America, Canada, the UK, and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, commercial buildings, and premium automotive. For more information, visit turntide.com.

Job Overview

The Production Test Technicians’ primary role is to support and maintain the day-to-day EOL test activities of the production lines and work with the Manufacturing Engineering team on continuous improvement activities and any new projects. The role is based at our site in Gateshead and reports into the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

In this role the Production Test Technician will be responsible for the following:

• System and component level testing of motors, inverters and other components to facilitate production delivery
• Development of manufacturing test equipment to aid in the product ionisation of high-performance motors, pumps & fans
• To support production to ensure targets are met on a daily basis in order to supply the customer with a quality proven product
• Work to understand and follow engineering drawings and schematics
• Create work instructions for test and maintenance activities
• Carry out maintenance activities in line with Turntide processes
• Support with implementation of new tooling and equipment
• Liaise with engineering regarding build and test issues
• Ensure compliance with Work Instructions, SOPs, and control plans
• Record and validate test data accurately
• Support development and commissioning of test equipment
• Assist with fault finding on test systems
• Support continuous improvement (cycle time, FPY, downtime reduction)
• Comply with all relevant HSE legislation, local policies, and procedures
• Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management

The Requirements

We’re looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:

• Able to follow instructions
• Able to act quickly and professionally when a problem arises
• Able to use initiative
• Computer literate (Microsoft, Excel and Word)

Bonus Points

It would also be great (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:

• Experience within a manufacturing environment, although full training will be given
• Experience with maintaining equipment
• Experience with hand and power tools

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification is required to demonstrate proficiency in key skills: English Literature, English Language, Maths and ICT
• Relevant experience could also be considered
• A training course will accompany this role.

Relevant experience could also be considered.

Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please note: Direct applications only. No unsolicited Staffing Recruitment Firm submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Turntide Technologies.