Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D company in Bedford is seeking an Electronics Test Engineer to join their supportive team. This role involves calibration, assembly, and testing of bespoke electronic assemblies with ample training and career development opportunities provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

First-class working conditions

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience in calibration/electronic/avionics/electro-mechanical work.
• Ability to solder to IPC J-STD-001 standard.
• Basic understanding of measurement principles beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and set up electronic test equipment.
• Assemble and test bespoke electronic components and systems.
• Conduct fault finding and maintenance on instrumentation.

Skills

Soldering

Assembly and build wiring looms

Understanding of electronics/test principles

Fault finding

Calibration

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Electronics Test Engineer / Electronic Test Technician – Bedford – Salary £35k - £42k.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an Electronics Test Engineer / Electronics Test Technician / Avionics Technician / instrumentation Engineer / Calibration Engineer to join an industry leading Bedford based R&D company. You will join a friendly and supportive team responsible for the manufacture, assembly, test and calibration of bespoke Electro-mechanical, electronic and electrical assemblies, components and systems used for advanced R&D testing.

Specifics of the role will include, Electronic Test equipment calibration and setup, wiring harnesses, soldering, sensors, pressure systems and some pneumatic & hydraulic systems, strain gauges, high pressure air systems, electronic and electrical repair.

This is a wide ranging and exciting role and training will be given on specific technology.

Requirements – Electronics Test and Repair Engineer

• Recent and relevant experience working as calibration / electronic / avionics / electro mechanical technician.
• Able to solder, ideally to IPC J-STD-001
• Skilled in assembly and build wiring looms and harness
• Understanding of circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge in calibration, maintenance and fault finding of instrumentation, sensors, test jigs, etc
• Understanding of electronics / electrical testing principles.
• A keen interest in learning new skills in complex testing in a R&D setting.
• Basic understanding of measurement principles and techniques beneficial
• Educated to HNC / HND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering would be beneficial.

This role also requires candidates to be able to gain UK Security Clearance.

In return you can expect a competitive salary and package, first class working conditions, plenty of training and career development opportunity.