Hands-On PCB Test Engineer – Defence Manufacturing

Guidant Global; Hulton Lane Ends; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is recruiting a hands-on Electronics Test Engineer for a production-based role with a leading UK defence manufacturer. You will diagnose faults on PCBs and complex assemblies on the shop floor, using test equipment and collaborating with production and quality teams to maintain schedules.

This is a non-design role focusing on fault chasing rather than CAD work; a strong grounding in electronics and test methods is essential for success on site in Bolton.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test and fault finding.
• PCB/board-level testing experience.
• Knowledge of digital and analogue measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding and diagnostics on PCBs and electronic sub-systems down to component level.
• Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Supporting new test facilities, specifications, and operator instructions.
• Working closely with production and quality teams to hit build schedules.
• Contributing to defect reviews and corrective actions in a controlled defence environment.

Skills

Fault finding

PCB testing

Electronic measurement

Documentation

Education

HNC in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Signal generators

Power supplies

Job description

Guidant Global is recruiting a hands-on Electronics Test Engineer for a production-based role with a leading UK defence manufacturer. You will diagnose faults on PCBs and complex assemblies on the shop floor, using test equipment and collaborating with production and quality teams to maintain schedules.

This is a non-design role focusing on fault chasing rather than CAD work; a strong grounding in electronics and test methods is essential for success on site in Bolton.