Test Software Engineer LabVIEW
Fortive · Norwich
Full Job Description – Test Systems Software Engineer
Day in the life of a Test Systems Software Development Engineer
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Collaborating across functions to meet customer needs? Working with a great team of people bringing software applications to the physical world? Then join the Test Systems and Metrology team developing automated test systems here in Norwich, UK. The Test Systems Software Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing test systems to ensure that products are correctly calibrated and fully functional, ensuring the product adheres to the highest quality and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop automated adjustment and verification systems using Test and Measurement Instruments for each assigned product to ensure complete and robust test coverage.
- Review and provide input for product requirements, ensuring that they meet key criteria.
- Work with colleagues to identify the resources needed to execute the calibration plan.
- Provide schedule input for the project plan to the team.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive execution of ideas (continuous improvement mindset). Propose and establish new product development procedures and processes.
- Coordinate actions with other functions to support the needs of the project.
- Interface with Hardware and Software Engineers and the wider team to review system requirements and construct effective test strategies
- Contribute to the entire hardware/software development life cycle from initial business requirements to deployment, production, and service support.
Your Team
The Norwich Test Development and Metrology Team are a small group of engineers with extensive test development, measurement process and metrological skills who disseminate and support many of the metrological activities on site. We are embedded within the wider Norwich Engineering Team and work closely with colleagues both here and at other Fluke sites. The role is multifaceted, covering test and calibration through the full product life cycle from Initial Product concept, development, manufacturing, service and to end of life support.
Experience
- BSc in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Essential requirement: Strong proficiency in National Instruments LabVIEW, with practical experience developing test and measurement applications using GPIB /USB / ethernet to control instrumentation.
- Demonstrated history of effective communication with geographically dispersed teams.
- Proactive ‘self-starter’ attitude and the ability to work with ambiguity, utilising sound judgement and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to learn new programming concepts, languages, and practices.
Personal Skills
- Serve as individual contributor during major development projects or multiple simultaneous projects.
- Essential requirement: Strong problem-solving capability, using structured engineering analysis to diagnose complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Continuous improvement mindset to improve processes and products.
- Willingness to take ownership and be accountable.
- Must be self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Positive attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Why should you join Fluke?
- In this role the successful candidate will be exposed to a wide range of products, technologies, hardware and software models enabling them to develop skills in these areas.
- Be part of a small active and dynamic team where no two days are ever the same.
- Immerse themselves in the team and be able to grow and develop to achieve their personal objectives while powering the company to develop leading edge products and technologies.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About Fluke
Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.