Engineering Test Technician

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Essex seeks an Engineering Test Technician to support the testing and validation of electronic products. The ideal candidate will develop skills in electronic engineering, collaborate with teams to define product test requirements, and maintain comprehensive documentation. Responsibilities include creating test procedures, debugging at the component level, and developing automated test scripts using C++. This role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and Visual Studio for automated testing.
• Understanding of electronic engineering principles.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define and support product test requirements with engineering teams.
• Create and execute detailed test procedures for products.
• Debug and validate products down to component level.

Skills

C++ programming

Fault finding

Collaboration

Documentation

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

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...