Systems Integration Test Manager

We are Dematic, one of the world’s largest materials handling systems supplier. We have been delivering and developing our technology for 200 years. It’s our people and our technology that have helped to transform this industry, and we are continuing to grow faster than ever. New technology is shifting the way our customers think about automation and intralogistics. The 4^th industrial revolution is upon us, and we are now seeing the introduction of new technology like robotics, new software and analytics to help drive efficiency. 

At Dematic, we deliver solutions to our customers that help optimise their supply chain, improve performance and optimise productivity. Every day our automated and software technology solutions help to deliver 18.5 billion parcels worldwide every day. Warehouses and distributions centres are at the heart of the supply chain, which is our space.  Our role is to find the most efficient way of getting goods from the start of their journey through to their exit and shipping off to consumers meeting their expectations and demands in a fast moving world.

This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at Dematic helping to define and shape the future of materials handling solutions covering the UK region.

The growth of our business is built on the successful delivery of the integrated mechanical; electrcical and software project on time and on budget.

The Test Manager will play a key role in this delivery of these business crutucal projects and is responsible for planning and implementation of integrated and acceptance testing of the overall Dematic solution (or assigned subsystem thereof). This includes, but is not limited to:

• Ensure completed system meets functional and performance specification from sales proposal and design phase
• Understand the system material flow concept and physical system layout and functional design specification for material flow host (WCS/WMS)
• Under supervision of lead SIM or PM, produce testing strategies and testing documentation including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Tests on Completion and Performance Tests
• Verify specification produced by IT provider for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Assist in testing of WCS/WMS using simulators and emulation software and assist in factory acceptance testing of Dematic and third party equipment
• Integrate equipment and WCS/WMS software ensuring full functionality following the agreed test procedures
• Take ownership of the issues list during the testing phase, currently via Jira
• Provide support to site-wide commissioning activities and ramp-up support through to handover to Early Life Integration team, or customer full takeover

To apply for this role you should posses / evidence:

Degree /HND or equivalent qualification in relevant subject is prefered

Previous experience in testing or design of automation equipment in the materials handling industry

Desirable: Experience in the logistics sector