Test Engineer – R&D Integration

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Test Engineer – R&D Integration to join an innovative manufacturing environment specialising in digital printing technologies and ink solutions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in testing and evaluating digital ink products, ensuring optimal performance, durability and compatibility across various printing technologies and applications. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to research and development initiatives, troubleshoot technical challenges and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and laboratory teams.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Test Engineer - R&D Integration to join an innovative manufacturing environment specialising in digital printing technologies and ink solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in testing and evaluating digital ink products, ensuring optimal performance, durability and compatibility across various printing technologies and applications. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to research and development initiatives, troubleshoot technical challenges and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and laboratory teams. Key Responsibilities Test Planning and Execution: Develop and execute test plans to assess digital ink performance, durability, quality and compatibility across different printing technologies. Equipment Operation: Operate, maintain and troubleshoot printing machinery and testing equipment used in the integration and testing process. Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse test results, interpret technical data and compile detailed reports with recommendations for product improvements and process optimisation. Technical Troubleshooting: Identify, investigate and resolve issues relating to ink performance, printing quality and equipment functionality. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D laboratory, production and quality control teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure product performance meets required specifications. Technical Documentation: Maintain accurate records of testing procedures, results, equipment settings and modifications to ensure traceability and compliance with relevant standards. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the improvement of testing methodologies, product development processes and overall quality standards. Minimum Requirements BEng/BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering discipline. 1-2 years of experience in a testing, engineering, laboratory or product development environment will be advantageous. Familiarity with printing technologies, inks, coatings or materials testing will be an advantage. Experience using laboratory equipment, testing instruments and data analysis software. Strong analytical, technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy and reliable documentation. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a technically minded and detail-oriented engineer with a strong interest in testing, experimentation and research and development. You should be comfortable working with technical equipment, analysing performance data and investigating the root causes of problems. A proactive approach, sound engineering judgement and a willingness to learn new technologies will be essential to success in this role. Please send your cv to