Electronics Technician – IoT Test Engineer, Early Fridays

Probe UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary

Job summary

Probe UK Limited is seeking an Electronics Technician to join a hands-on role focused on product and software verification testing. You will support the development of manufacturing test equipment and diagnose and repair faulty PCBs from production failures and returned products (RMAs).

The position involves assembling prototypes, test harnesses and jigs, performing design validation and QA, and coordinating with suppliers on test equipment specifications.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or another STEM discipline.
• Hands-on electronics experience, including PCB testing, soldering/rework, cable harness assembly and fault diagnosis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose faults and learn new technologies quickly.
• Interest in IoT, connected devices and device-to-cloud communications, with the ability to work across both hardware and software testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototypes, test harnesses and jigs, and carry out design validation, environmental chamber, EMC, ESD and functional software testing of products and applications.
• Document test results and report findings to Design Engineers; assist with integration testing between company devices and backend systems.
• Process RMAs, diagnose and repair faults, categorise failures, produce work instructions and rework quality assurance (QA) end-of-line (EOL) failures.
• Liaise with suppliers on specifications and technical documentation for outsourced test equipment, while maintaining professional standards and adhering to company procedures.

Skills

Hands-on electronics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Priority management

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or STEM

Tools

PCB testing

Soldering

Cable harness assembly

Fault diagnosis

Job description

Probe UK Limited is seeking an Electronics Technician to join a hands-on role focused on product and software verification testing. You will support the development of manufacturing test equipment and diagnose and repair faulty PCBs from production failures and returned products (RMAs).

The position involves assembling prototypes, test harnesses and jigs, performing design validation and QA, and coordinating with suppliers on test equipment specifications.