Electrical Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Horsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will design test equipment, support production processes, and implement improvements to enhance quality and efficiency. This role requires strong technical skills and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a test or engineering environment.
• Excellent knowledge of testing electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Strong ability to read complex technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test equipment for production processes.
• Provide electrical and test support to address production problems.
• Implement process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Testing electrical equipment

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Education

BTEC/City & Guilds Level 2

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineer with an electronics/test bias to join our team. In this position, they will support operations by designing and producing test equipment for in-process sub-assembly testing and LRU/RMA testing, and by writing test plans to carry out these tests. Additionally, they will provide technical support to the Operations department to improve processes and resolve technical issues.

Key Responsibilities: Electrical Test Engineer

1. Serve as an interface between Engineering and Production teams from a test perspective, helping to determine in-process testing requirements during production to improve build quality and reduce rework time.
2. Provide electrical and test support to effectively address engineering production problems, minimizing production delays.
3. Design and develop test equipment, and assist in the procurement of equipment, jigs, and fixtures.
4. Develop test plans and procedures, and plan and coordinate production engineering processes to ensure high-quality products that meet customer requirements.
5. Support Engineering with the implementation of Change Requests (CRs).
6. Identify, develop, and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance production capacity, quality, and reliability, supporting continuous improvement activities. Implement cost reduction initiatives to achieve year-on-year cost savings.

Skills & Experience: Electrical Test Engineer

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a test or engineering environment, or qualifications such as BTEC/City & Guilds Level 2.
• Excellent knowledge of testing electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Strong ability to read complex technical drawings, including wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences.