Field Quality Engineer

ARM; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Crewe is seeking a Field Quality Engineer who will lead diagnostic activities and collaborate with various engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and strong hands-on skills with automotive diagnostic tools. Responsibilities include driving investigations, confirming fault mechanisms, and ensuring clear communication across departments. This is a 12-month contract offering £27.11 per hour with an umbrella contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant engineering field.
• Strong hands-on diagnostic skills with automotive testing equipment.
• Good understanding of vehicle communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical diagnostic activities for fault investigation.
• Use various diagnostic tools for data collection.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align on technical issues.

Skills

Hands-on diagnostic capability

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic/network analysers

CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Ethernet tools

Job description

Field Quality Engineer – Crewe

£27.11 per hour – umbrella contract | 12 month Contract

ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Field Quality Engineer. The role includes leading test and diagnostic activities required to confirm fault mechanisms and provide evidence‑based input for corrective action development.

The Role

• Lead electrical diagnostic activities, including bench testing, vehicle testing, environmental stress testing and fault replication.


• Use diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic/network analysers, CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Ethernet tools and power measurement equipment.


• Provide validated evidence confirming the true root cause(s) and support the identification of both technical and systemic escape mechanisms.


• Work closely with design engineering, software, manufacturing, quality and supplier engineering teams to ensure alignment on problem statements and containment actions.


• Engage suppliers with clear technical expectations for data, parts returns, joint testing and failure analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related discipline.


• Strong hands‑on diagnostic capability with automotive electrical test equipment.


• Good understanding of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise technical reports.


• Clear and confident communication.


• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with suppliers.


• High attention to detail and evidence‑based decision‑making.


• Strong ownership and initiative when driving investigations forward.