OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:   Support of Test Engineering functions in a high volume production environment. Maximize throughput with minimum downtime. Failure analysis of fallout & drive line improvements. Develop key Test Engineering procedures and models Develop the technical expertise of the test engineering group associated with specific products. Represent the test engineering department during customer visits/presentations Debug test related issues and ensure stability of all tests. Work on cross-site & cross function projects. Documentation related to test issue     RESPONSIBILITIES:   Support New Product Introduction. Provide DFT input to customers Produce capacity plans for test equipment Liaise with equipment suppliers and perform machine acceptance tests Specify, install and support production test equipment, including training of relevant personnel. Ensure that accurate Yields are available for test processes - drive continuous improvement of these processes through failure analysis and other tools (Adaptor Monitoring & FTTR). Ensure work practices, procedures and equipment adheres to audit requirements. Enhance maintenance techniques to minimize machine / process downtime Evaluate equipment technology advances to improve quality and efficiency & capability. Liaise with other departments on machine /process operation, safety and environment Attend customer visits and present on test approach and improvements Maintenance procedures and methods and reviews of Spares database.     Quality:      Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements Health & Safety:     Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.   MEASUREMENTS:   Completion of tasks / projects. Measurement of process in terms of uptime, audits & Customer targets. Performance improvements in the test process. Development of procedures. Training plan available for all members of dept. Completion of in house training programs. Maintaining appropriate spares levels with particular attention to critical items.   PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS    ESSENTIAL:    NFQ Level 7 Degree / Diploma in Engineering or a lesser qualification with sufficient job related experience Communication skills, working in a team environment. Ability to work to deadlines. Computer skills. - Database  / programming skills Knowledge of analog and Digital electronics. Ability to work under own initiative. Knowledge of ICT and Functional test equipment and processes Good problem solving technique.       DESIRABLE:       Test Development background. Familiarity with the requirements of manufacture / testing in a medical (FDA) environment. Ability to communicate in German.