Manufacturing Test Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronic systems is seeking a Manufacturing Support Engineer to join their innovative team in London. The role involves hands-on fault diagnosis and process improvement to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering and relevant experience in electronics manufacturing, with ongoing training and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with night shift uplift

Excellent career progression opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Ongoing technical development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing and hands-on fault finding.
• Strong understanding of electronic and optical components.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing electronic products.
• Conduct root cause analysis on production issues.
• Collaborate with teams to implement test processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting and fault finding

Test data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Degree in Optics or Opto-electronics

Tools

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Support Engineer (Days/Nights)

Location: London

Salary: £40,000 – £46,000 per annum + 10% Night Shift Uplift

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis, supporting the production of cutting-edge electronic and optoelectronic systems. This is a hands-on, technically challenging position focused on fault diagnosis, data analysis, and process improvement to ensure manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Working on a flexible shift pattern across weekday and/or weekend shifts, you will play a key role in maintaining production flow, supporting new product introductions, and developing the technical capabilities of the wider team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with additional night shift uplift
• Permanent role with excellent career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to work on high-impact technologies with a global footprint
• Ongoing technical development and training

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on support for submerged manufacturing of electronic and optoelectronic products
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues quickly and effectively
• Conduct root cause analysis on field return units
• Analyse test data and report findings to the Senior Control Engineer
• Collaborate with development teams to implement and refine test processes
• Design and improve test stations and production interfaces
• Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing
• Deliver technical training to team members working in submerged production

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Optics, or Opto-electronics
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and hands-on fault finding
• Strong understanding of electronic and/or optical components and schematics
• Proficient in test data analysis and familiar with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to work independently and under time pressure
• Experience in high-reliability or safety-critical environments is highly desirable
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

Shift Patterns:

Weekday Shifts (Monday–Thursday) – 42.5 hours/week:

• Day Shift:
• Monday: 06:00 – 17:45
• Tuesday to Thursday: 06:00 – 17:15
• Night Shift: (with 10% pay uplift)
• Monday: 18:00 – 05:45
• Tuesday to Thursday: 18:00 – 05:15

Weekend Shifts (Friday–Sunday) – 33 hours/week:

• Day Shift:
• Friday to Sunday: 06:00 – 17:45
• Night Shift: (with 10% pay uplift)
• Friday to Sunday: 18:00 – 05:45

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated engineer to join a globally recognised organisation and be part of a forward-thinking, technically progressive team.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply now!