Job Description
Business Overview:
At Sony UK Technology Centre (UK TEC) we have over 500 highly skilled Team Players, who help create some of the most advanced technology on the global market. Alongside producing the latest in broadcast technology, our world-class engineers work on multiple third-party manufacturing products. This collaborative approach to contract manufacturing has produced many commercial successes over the years, including the best-selling British computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi. We also work to pioneer the latest ground-breaking manufacturing processes of the future through the Advanced Manufacturing Research Operations Centre.
What you will be doing:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and technically minded Tester to work within the Service & Solutions Business at Sony UK Technology Centre.
Joining a team of like-minded individuals, you will be responsible for the TV Softwaretesting and investigating software market problems. Your focus will be Android applications, A/V streaming and broadcast functions, providing support to Field Quality Engineers for all aspects of TV software relation. This is a new opportunity within Sony UK Technology Centre, therefore full training will be provided.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Evaluate software package by conducting functional tests in line with operational standards on new model’s and network services
- Understand and follow both manual and automated test operating standards.
- Update to latest and relevant software packages using various methods
- Investigation and reporting faults accurately and in a timely manner.
- Updating our knowledgebase of problems and solutions through our internal systems.
- Application of dynamic test techniques to discover defects.
- Ensure the operating standards you follow are in line with our quality standards.
- · European on site remote testing
Essential criteria
- Excellent Communication, both written and verbal
- Computer literacy skills with the ability to adapt to new systems.
- A strong team player to work in a cross-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate a methodical approach to work and be able to work with minor supervision.
- Adaptable to different work priorities, using your own initiative when needed.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and technical skills.
- Available to travel
Desirable criteria
- A keen interest of test workflows and methodologies
- Knowledge of Consumer Electronics, DVB, Digital/Satellite/Cable technology/ Android application
- Manufacturing/engineering background.
What we can offer:
- A competitive salary
- Generous Company pension scheme with x10 life assurance
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Onsite gym and wellbeing initiatives
- Fantastic Sports and Social culture
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Onsite, secure car parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Access to discounted Sony products
Department: Service and Solutions
Salary: Grade E - £21,447.29
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 37.33 hours per week
Reports to: Service Manager - Service & Solutions
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,447.29-£22,519.98 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pencoed, CF35 5HZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/06/2023