Hardware Test Engineer

Avanti Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Test Engineer / Hardware Operations Specialist to oversee product verification and quality assurance. Responsibilities include performing final product tests, diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing and is proficient with Linux command-line tools. This position offers a diverse role within a stable and respected company known for its quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electronics manufacturing, test engineering, or production support.
• Confident using Linux command-line interfaces and reading schematics.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Perform final product testing, validation, and configuration checks.
• Liaise with contract manufacturers to resolve issues and support process improvements.
• Maintain documentation, product traceability, and QA records.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Test engineering

Linux command-line

Documentation maintenance

QA processes

Tools

XJTAG

Oscilloscopes

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a Test Engineer / Hardware Operations Specialist to take ownership of final product verification and quality assurance before shipment to customers.
You ll be responsible for testing, diagnostics, and ensuring every assembled unit meets specification and build standards.

The position combines hands‑on electronics testing with manufacturing process oversight, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys practical problem-solving, process improvement, and supplier interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform final product testing, validation, and configuration checks.
• Use Linux command-line tools, XJTAG, and oscilloscopes for diagnostics.
• Liaise with contract manufacturers to resolve issues and support process improvements.
• Maintain documentation, product traceability, and QA records.
• Visit local manufacturing partners when required.

What You ll Need

• 5+ years experience in electronics manufacturing, test engineering, or production support.
• Confident using Linux command-line interfaces and reading schematics.
• Familiar with XJTAG or similar test utilities.
• Strong understanding of QA processes, electronic assembly, and traceability.
• Practical, detail-focused, and self‑sufficient approach.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Why Apply

• Join a technically respected engineering team producing high-end, complex electronics.
• A role with genuine variety from bench testing to supplier collaboration.
• Real ownership and visibility across the production process.
• Stable, long‑established business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.