Contract Manufacturing Support Engineer

STR Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to ensure efficient production of advanced electronic systems. This hands-on role requires expertise in fault finding and technical analysis, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting to supporting new technologies. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative engineering environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates with long-term contract security

Work with cutting-edge technologies

Join a collaborative engineering team

Hands-on involvement with complex systems

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis preferred.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits and optical components.

Responsibilities

• Support submerged manufacturing processes of electronic/optoelectronic products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues promptly.
• Partner with engineers to enhance test systems.

Skills

Fault Diagnosis

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Degree in Optics

Degree in Opto-electronics

Job description

About the Role:

We're seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support the production of advanced electronic and optoelectronic systems.This is a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on fault-finding, technical analysis, and continuous improvement to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations.
You'll work on a flexible shift pattern (weekday and/or weekend), contributing to product delivery and quality standards while mentoring production staff and supporting new technologies into manufacture.

What's in it for you:

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  Competitive pay rates with long-term contract security
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  Work with cutting-edge technologies used in global infrastructure
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  Join a collaborative and innovative engineering team
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  Hands-on involvement with complex systems in a critical manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities:

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  Provide expert support to submerged manufacturing processes of electronic/optoelectronic products
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  Troubleshoot and resolve urgent manufacturing issues
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  Analyse and diagnose returned units from the field
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  Review test data and communicate findings to the Senior Control Engineer
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  Partner with development engineers to enhance test systems and processes
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  Design and refine test stations and interfaces
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  Support seamless new product introductions into production
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  Deliver technical training to submerged manufacturing staff

What You'll Bring:

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  Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics
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  Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis
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  Strong understanding of electronic circuits and/or optical components
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  Ability to read and interpret complex schematics
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  Skilled in data analysis; experience with Lean Six Sigma and automated test processes
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  Self-sufficient problem solver, able to work under pressure
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  Experience with high-reliability products preferred
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  Strong communication and collaboration skills

Shift Patterns:

Weekday Shifts (Monday-Thursday) - 42.5 hours/week:

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  Day Shift:
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    Monday: 06:00 - 17:45
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    Tuesday to Thursday: 06:00 - 17:15
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  Night Shift: (with 10% uplift)
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    Monday: 18:00 - 05:45
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    Tuesday to Thursday: 18:00 - 05:15

Weekend Shifts (Friday-Sunday) - 33 hours/week:

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  Day Shift:
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    Friday to Sunday: 06:00 - 17:45
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  Night Shift: (with 10% uplift)
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    Friday to Sunday: 18:00 - 05:45

If you're a detail-driven engineer looking to contribute to high-impact, technically challenging manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class team.