Engineering Test Technician

Redline Group Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Test Technician to contribute to the testing and validation of electronic products. This role involves developing test procedures, debugging and validating products, and collaborating with engineers. Candidates should have strong C++ programming skills, experience with testing equipment, and a willingness to learn from peers. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, validation, and improvement of electronic products.
• Willingness to learn from peers and senior engineers.
• Ability to create and execute test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Define and support product test requirements with engineering teams.
• Create detailed test procedures for products.
• Develop automated test scripts to enhance efficiency.
• Debug and validate products down to component level.
• Maintain comprehensive test documentation.

Skills

C++ programming

Understanding of electronic engineering

Experience with testing equipment

Debugging skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Visual Studio

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Network analysers

Power supplies

Job description

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...