Contract Manufacturing Support Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in advanced electronic manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer in London. In this hands-on role, you'll troubleshoot urgent manufacturing issues, analyze test data, and collaborate with engineering teams for product optimization. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates with long-term contract security

Work with cutting-edge technologies

Hands-on involvement with complex systems

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to interpret complex schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to submerged manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues promptly.
• Partner with development engineers to enhance processes.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

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.