Electrical Production Test Engineer: Build & Optimize Tests

Holt Engineering Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Production Engineer with a strong test bias to join a growing engineering and manufacturing team in Horsham, West Sussex.

You will design and develop test equipment, improve production processes, resolve technical issues, and ensure products are built efficiently and to the required quality standards. The role involves fault‑finding, reading wiring diagrams and collaborating across Engineering and Production teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a test, electrical, manufacturing or production engineering environment or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong experience testing electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret complex drawings, wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and root‑cause analysis capability.
• Good computer literacy and ability to produce technical documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key electrical and test interface between Engineering and Production teams.
• Define and implement in‑process testing requirements to improve build quality and reduce rework.
• Provide electrical and test support to resolve engineering and production issues, minimising delays.
• Support Design Engineering throughout product development, considering DFA, DFM, and DT principles.
• Design, develop, and procure test equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Develop test procedures and coordinate production engineering activities.
• Support engineering change requests and identify cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement across production and engineering functions.
• Assist Quality with inspection, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct engineering analysis to reduce downtime of production and test equipment.
• Fault‑find electrical and electromechanical equipment and deliver practical resolutions.
• Maintain knowledge of product specs, production processes and relevant technologies.
• Support budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Provide technical support to customers and travel to resolve issues when required.
• Assist training and knowledge transfer for production staff.
• Follow company policies and health & safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and office environment.

Skills

Electrical test

Fault finding

Reading wiring diagrams

Documentation

Communication

Education

Relevant degree / HND or equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC programming

CAD software

Digital camera protocols

Job description

Holt Engineering Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Production Engineer with a strong test bias to join a growing engineering and manufacturing team in Horsham, West Sussex.

You will design and develop test equipment, improve production processes, resolve technical issues, and ensure products are built efficiently and to the required quality standards. The role involves fault‑finding, reading wiring diagrams and collaborating across Engineering and Production teams.