Electronic Test Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Eastbourne is seeking an Electronic Test Support Engineer to join the manufacturing team. This hands-on role focuses on supporting automated test systems and diagnosing faults to keep production running smoothly.

Ideal candidates will have a strong electronics background, ability to read schematics, and experience with test automation tools such as C#, LabVIEW, or Python. Minimum 3 years in test engineering or production test support required.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in test engineering or production test support

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain automated and semi-automated electronic test systems within a manufacturing environment
• Diagnose faults across hardware, instrumentation, and software using a structured, logical approach
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and system diagrams to troubleshoot effectively
• Provide robust, timely fixes to minimise production downtime
• Work hands-on with electronic test fixtures, instrumentation, and test equipment
• Collaborate closely with engineers, managers, and production staff to support smooth day-to-day operations

Skills

Electronics theory

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Test automation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Hands-on testing

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electronic/Electrical/Test Engineering

Tools

C#

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

We are seeking a multi-disciplined Electronic Test Support Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Eastbourne. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong technical background in electronics who thrives on solving problems and keeping production running smoothly.

You'll be responsible for supporting automated and semi-automated electronic test systems, working closely with engineering, production, and management teams to diagnose and resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain automated and semi-automated electronic test systems within a manufacturing environment
• Diagnose faults across hardware, instrumentation, and software using a structured, logical approach
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and system diagrams to troubleshoot effectively
• Provide robust, timely fixes to minimise production downtimeWork hands-on with electronic test fixtures, instrumentation, and test equipment
• Collaborate closely with engineers, managers, and production staff to support smooth day-to-day operations

What We're Looking For

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of electronics theory and practical troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to read and work from electronic schematics and system diagrams
• Familiarity with test automation environments (e.g., C#, LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools)
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with teams across the business
• A structured and logical approach to diagnosing links between hardware, instrumentation, and software
• Ability to deliver robust, timely fixes to keep production flowing
• Hands-on experience with electronic test fixtures, instrumentation, and test equipment

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in test engineering or production test support

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for a technically skilled engineer to take on a varied, hands-on role at the heart of a busy manufacturing operation, with a competitive salary of up to £40,000.