Engineering Test Technician

Redline Group Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Test Technician to join their innovative team in Bristol. The role involves testing and validating electronic products while collaborating closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess core electronic engineering knowledge and be skilled in debugging and creating automated test scripts in C++. This position offers an opportunity to grow within the field and contribute to exciting engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electronic testing processes and production methods.
• Ability to develop automated test scripts for improving efficiency.
• Familiar with maintaining test documentation and calibration records.

Responsibilities

• Define and support product test requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Create and execute detailed test procedures for products.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on technical projects.

Skills

Core electronic engineering knowledge

Debugging and fault-finding

Test procedure creation

Automated test scripting in C++

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Visual Studio

Power supplies

Network analysers

Job description

An Engineering Test Technician is sought to join an innovative engineering team in Essex, contributing to the testing, validation, and continuous improvement of new and legacy electronic products.

The Engineering Test Technician, Essex, will be expected to develop their understanding in the field, learning from peers and senior engineers in technical areas and industry best practices. This may include applying core electronic engineering knowledge, understanding testing processes, production methods, and working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with engineering and cross-functional departments to define and support product test requirements.
• Create and execute detailed test procedures for new and legacy products, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies (including HV), and network analysers.
• Develop automated test scripts using C++ in Visual Studio to improve test efficiency.
• Debug, fault-find, and validate products down to component level, including soldering connectors, cables, and replacing faulty or missing components.
• Collaborate with senior engineers during larger technical projects and investigations.
• Maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test reports, calibration records, and organised test data.
• Support the production and wider engineering teams by resolving is...