Electrical Test And Production Engineer

Holt Engineering; Horsham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Electrical Test and Production Engineer in Horsham. This role involves improving production processes through test equipment design, technical support, and effective communication. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience and technical expertise in electrical testing. This position offers competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an engineering/test environment.
• Strong technical expertise in testing electrical/electromechanical products.
• Competence in reading wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.
• Excellent IT skills and effective communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical bridge between Engineering and Production.
• Deliver electrical and test support to address production issues.
• Design and develop test rigs and equipment.
• Develop test plans/procedures to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Perform fault finding on electromechanical equipment.
• Facilitate staff training and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Technical expertise in testing electrical/electromechanical products

Reading wiring diagrams and PCB schematics

Excellent IT skills

Effective communication

Education

BTEC or Equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC programming

CAD design tools

Job description

Electrical Test and Production Engineer

Location: Horsham

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum (DOE)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week - early finish Fridays

An exciting opportunity is available for a Electrical Test and Production Engineer to join our client's advanced manufacturing team. This role focuses on the design and development of test equipment, supporting in-process testing, creating test plans, and providing technical support to optimise production processes and resolve technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical bridge between Engineering and Production, improving build quality and minimising rework through effective in-process testing
• Deliver electrical and test support to address production issues and reduce delays
• Design and develop test rigs, fixtures, and equipment, supporting their selection and procurement
• Develop and coordinate robust test plans/procedures to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations
• Perform fault finding on electromechanical equipment, identify root causes, and implement resolutionsSupport quality functions with inspection and investigation activities
• Assist with budget preparation and expense monitoring
• Facilitate staff training and knowledge transfer within production teams
• Occasional travel for customer support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
• Maintain strict adherence to health & safety and quality regulations

Essential Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in an engineering/test environment
• Strong technical expertise in testing electrical/electromechanical products
• Competence in reading wiring diagrams and PCB schematics
• Excellent IT skills and effective communication, both written and verbal
• BTEC or Equivalent

Desirable

• Experience mentoring, supervising, or leading staff
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, PLC programming, and CAD design tools
• Familiarity with digital camera and video protocols

Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, requiring UK residency for at least five years, identity verification, and employment history checks