Technician - Product Test

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Level: IC2

Department: R&D

Location: Waterbeach

About Xaar

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

For more information, visit www.xaar.com.

Xaar Values:

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

 

Purpose of Role

The Technician – Product Test will carry out defined testing on Xaar technology as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that a new product meets the project specification and is fit for release to market. Other activity within the role may include providing hands-on support during product development or supporting customers where required. 

The Technician – Product Test will be expected to carry out test activity under the supervision of a Technical or Test Lead. The person will be expected to follow test plans or procedures diligently to produce and capture high quality data relating to a product’s performance. This role is laboratory-based and will generally involve the set-up of ink delivery systems, the use of printing equipment to assess performance and data documentation using Microsoft excel and word. The role will also support the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, ensuring a high working standard is maintained.  

The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of printing technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development.  


Reporting Relationships:

  • Reports to: Team Lead – Product Test 

  • Line management responsibility: None 

 

Key Accountabilities: 

  • Execute test plans with regular supervision  

  • Record data using Microsoft Word and Excel  

  • Provide feedback into the Technical or Test lead and highlight when issues occur 

  • Set-up, operate and clean ink delivery systems 

  • Operate printing equipment and software, such as stage or roll-to-roll tools 

  • Manufacturing of cables and connectors to support prototype manufacturing 

  • Contribute to maintaining a high-quality laboratory environment through 5S activities 

  • Contribute to development of documentation for the R&D department e.g. such as writing a standard operating procedure (SOP) or risk assessment 

  • Adherence to H&S standards at all times 

 

Key challenges: 

  • Developing a core understanding of the fundamental operating principals of inkjet printheads, drive electronics, ink systems and best printing practices.  

  • Be able to work successfully in a dynamic research and development environment where priorities may change quickly 

  • Generating high quality output, including documentation, that is understandable and repeatable 

  • Understanding how to execute a test activity and selecting the correct hardware for the application 

 

Key Internal Relationships: 

  • Product Test team 

  • Project Leads 

  • Team Leads (Actuator & Mechanical, Electronics & Software, Inks & Materials, Applications, Product Test) 

 

Person Specification: 

  • A hands-on mentality with a willingness to learn new techniques or skills 

  • Methodical approach, demonstrating attention to detail 

  • Confident to learn new processes quickly and work individually to achieve a specified task  

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Effective team worker – able to build good relationships with the wider R&D team 

  • Ability to follow defined processes 

 

Experience of: 

  • Working in a laboratory or engineering environment, ideally within R&D 

  • Following SOP to achieve a specific task 

  • A good command of spoken and written English  

  • Computer literate including Microsoft Office/Excel/Teams 

  • Experience of working with printing products (preferred but not essential) 

  • Experience of electronics manufacturing skill set, such as cable production and soldering (preferred but not essential) 

 

Submit your CV and a cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of the vacancy and why you are interested. Email it to recruitment@xaar.com.

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