Hardware Test Engineer

Anson Mccade; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a skilled Hardware Test Engineer. This hybrid role involves developing test strategies, designing test adaptors, and implementing automated test sequences. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of circuit design and expertise in creating automated test equipment. The ideal applicant will join a collaborative team focused on quality and continuous improvement, ensuring projects are successfully supported from design to production.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design.
• Experience with technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Expertise in automated test equipment creation.
• Familiarity with NI LabVIEW, TestStand, boundary scan, or XJTAG preferred.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for quality and six sigma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test strategies including automated test systems.
• Design interchangeable test adaptors encompassing mechanical and electrical elements.
• Create automated test sequences aligned to specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies within the team.

Skills

Analogue and digital circuit design

Technical documentation and engineering drawings

Automated test equipment creation

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Boundary scan

XJTAG

Analytical mindset

Passion for quality

Six sigma

Job description

Hardware Test Engineer

£30,000 - 43,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Bolton, Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Role: Hardware Test Engineer

Location: Bolton

Salary: £30,000 - £43,000

Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

An exciting role awaits a Hardware Test Engineer skilled in circuit card electronic test. Join a collaborative Test Development team working on innovative projects from design through production and in-service support.

What You Will Do as a Hardware Test Engineer

• Develop and implement test strategies including automated test systems and design-for-test principles
• Design interchangeable test adaptors encompassing mechanical and electrical elements
• Create automated test sequences aligned to specifications
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies within the team

As a Hardware Test Engineer What Do We Look For

• Strong understanding of analogue and digital circuit design
• Experience with technical documentation and engineering drawings (schematics, PCB layouts)
• Expertise in automated test equipment creation
• Familiarity with NI LabVIEW, TestStand, boundary scan, or XJTAG preferred
• Analytical mindset with a passion for quality and six sigma

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