Test Engineer

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

The main purpose of the Test Engineer will be to carry out mechanical and performance testing on all HCO products, Bare Shaft Screw Compressors, Turbo compressors, Screw Compressor Packages and associated equipment.

Who are we...

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few.

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What will you do...

• Maintain appropriate technical standards by completing
• Mechanical and performance testing on HCO products.
• Ensure acceptance criteria are met by calculating and analysing test results.
• Ensure all testing complies with relevant technical specification and all HCO documentation is followed.
• Maintain audit and machining history requirement by completing appropriate Test and Shop Floor Documents.
• Comply with Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008 by working to the highest quality standards by checking and calibrating all instruments to relevant values. 
• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with Company Environmental Health & Safety Procedures.
• Maintain efficient and safe running of machinery by fulfilling planned/unplanned tasks.
• Support other business departments by setting up and running relevant tests to meet requirements.
• Support HBE principles by optimising efficiencies through reduction of costs and improvement of quality and delivery.
• Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environment and the minimisation of environmental impact.

What do you bring...

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile;

• HNC in Engineering
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
• Ability to work as a team and on own initiative
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Rotating equipment background
• Knowledge of ISO, API and associated specifications
• Managing people experience 
• Awareness of continuous improvement methods

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you. 

Our benefits…

• A supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% with Scottish Widows
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc 
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering

Chart is an equal opportunity employer...

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.