Test & Validation Integration Engineer

Would you like to join a growing product design and manufacturing business, looking for a Test & Validation Integration Engineer who can bridge the gap between physical products and smart IoT technology devices?

This is a hands-on role covering the specification, sourcing, testing and validation of IoT devices and sensors, making sure connected features work reliably before products reach the market. Location: Basildon, Essex. Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (DoE - More junior people very much considered!) plus benefits package.

Working arrangement: hybrid, 2 to 3 days in the office per week.

What you'll be doing Specify, source and procure off-the-shelf IoT devices, sensors and hardware systems that meet product requirements<br />Design and run DVT/PVT testing protocols to validate smart technologies under real-world conditions<br />Troubleshoot integration issues across physical, electronic and data interfaces<br />Act as the technical point of contact for hardware suppliers, test labs and manufacturing vendors<br />Track integration milestones, timelines and risks using tools like Jira, Trello or Excel<br />Maintain accurate validation logs, schematics and component specification sheets What you need to bring A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical experience with IoT devices, electrical &amp;/or embedded systems.<br />Proven experience testing, validating and debugging hardware, sensors or connected devices Practical knowledge of wireless protocols such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa or cellular Experience specifying and procuring off-the-shelf electronic components Familiarity with compliance standards (CE/UKCA, FCC, IP ratings) or CAD tools like SolidWorks (desirable) Why you'll love this job Genuine ownership of technical integration projects from concept through to market.

Make this your own area as the company grows &amp; work with experienced NPI &amp; NPD Enigneers!<br />Exposure across the full NPI lifecycle, working closely with mechanical, product and quality teams<br />Room to grow your skills in compliance, embedded systems and hands-on engineering (C, C++, Embedded, Python, etc) If you enjoy making third-party hardware and sensors work together reliably, and want genuine ownership of a hands-on integration role in a small, yet growing UK based company, we'd love to hear from you.

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