Electronics / Test Engineer

Meritus; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking Electronics / Test Engineers to join the Calibration & Maintenance team in Bolton. The role involves hands-on fault finding, calibration of electronic test equipment, and collaboration with experienced engineers. Candidates are required to have an HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. SAP knowledge and experience with environmental chambers are advantageous, and SC clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND (or higher) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering required.
• Hands-on experience with calibration and maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding skills down to component level.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repairing electronic test equipment.
• Supporting and carrying out routine calibrations.
• Commissioning test equipment and carrying out drift analysis.

Skills

Hands-on experience with calibration of test equipment

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Collaborative team player

Good knowledge of calibration principles

Technical instruction accuracy

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

Overview

Meritus are recruiting for one of the world's leading Defence companies for the recruitment of Electronics / Test Engineers. These roles are completely onsite in Bolton and are paying between 35-40ph. Are you someone who loves getting hands-on with electronics and solving technical problems? We're looking for Electronics or Test Engineers to join our Calibration & Maintenance team. In this role, you'll be supporting the equipment that underpins the manufacture and test of some of the most advanced missile systems in the world.

What you'll be doing

• Fault finding and repairing electronic test equipment down to component level

• Supporting and carrying out routine calibrations across a variety of systems

• Commissioning test equipment and carrying out drift analysis to keep performance on track

• Using manuals, drawings and specifications to troubleshoot and deliver technical solutions

• Working on complex test platforms alongside experienced engineers, developing new skills every day

• Sharing knowledge and mentoring junior staff when needed

• Supporting environmental test facilities and specialist equipment where required

What we're looking for

• HNC/HND (or higher) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Required)

• Hands-on experience with calibration of test equipment and maintenance of electronic systems

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills down to component level

• Ability to work from technical instructions, drawings and specs with accuracy

• Good knowledge of calibration principles and processes

• A collaborative team player with clear communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities at once

• SAP knowledge would be a bonus

• Experience working with environmental chambers would be an advantage

• Eligible for SC clearance (British passport)