Test Engineer - Products and Prototypes

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Test Engineer - Products and Prototypes

Work location: Dawson Rd., Perth Airport, WA

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing and understanding test requirements
• Devising testing plans and procedures
• Hands-on building and supervision of prototypes
• Executing testing as well as gathering and reporting test data
• Formal reporting of issues and findings
• Preparation of test procedures and plans
• Automating the test reporting system
• Manual execution and data reporting of some test cases
• Problem solving day to day issues
• Raising issues or the requirement for design changes to the engineering team where required
• Participating in traceability activities
• Design and development of testing equipment
• Working with the design team to convert prototypes to manufacturable parts based on test results
• Participating in design life cycle improvement programs

Qualifications and skills required:

• 2-5 years’ experience in testing software and/ or hardware systems
• Tertiary qualifications is highly regarded, but not essential; further training and support will be provided
• Experience in requirements analysis, traceability and creating, executing and reporting testing outcomes to engineering in a highly professional manner
• Understanding of basic engineering workflows and System Development Life Cycle
• Contribute effectively towards the objectives of the team and share knowledge, ideas and information
• Well-developed problem solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve problems in a measured and creative way
• Some experience in prototypes and design for manufacture (Advantageous)
• Experience with rapid prototyping manufacturing using CNC Machines/Routers, Laser Cutters, Water Jet Cutting and Injection Moulding (Advantageous)

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified