Electrical Test Engineer

Certain Advantage; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Manchester is seeking a Test Operator responsible for carrying out testing tasks in line with product certification procedures. The ideal candidate will have a formal technical apprenticeship, strong planning skills, and the ability to ensure product quality and compliance. Essential training includes manual handling, lifting, and slinging, along with ESD training, ensuring a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven planning and organizing skills.
• Manual handling training and ESD training required.
• No colour blindness.

Responsibilities

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Carry out tests on electronic equipment in accordance with test instructions.

Skills

Team player

Customer focus

Planning and organizing skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21/ONC

Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment for electronic testing

Job description

Overview

The Test Operator will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Carry out setting-up procedures for testing, to include the awareness of the need for periodic recalibration of test equipment.
• Carry out tests on electronic equipment in accordance with test instructions, using specified test equipment.
• Carry out simple fault-finding procedures on electronic equipment.
• Keep test records and reporting faults for rectification.
• Ensure manufacturing test times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.
• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21/ONC. Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.
• Manual handling training. Lifting & Slinging training (Including overhead cranes).
• ESD training. No colour blindness.