Manufacturing Test Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support electrical and electronic testing across product lifecycles. You will ensure product quality through diagnostic support and collaboration with engineering teams, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with manual and automated test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic measurement principles.
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Engineering support during all product phases.
• Diagnose failures on electronic sub-assemblies down to component level.
• Generate test specifications and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Testing

Fault Diagnosis

Test Equipment Operation

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

HNC or higher in relevant subject

Experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Testing

Tools

ERP Systems

MES Systems

Automated Test Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Position Available: Manufacturing Test Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DoE) + Bonus

Experience needed: We're looking for a hands-on Test Engineer with strong experience in electrical/electronic testing and diagnostics across complex sub-systems. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing test environments and a solid understanding of electronic fault diagnosis techniques.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has opened to join our Manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Test Engineer, supporting the test and diagnostic activities for electrical and electronic sub-systems throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.

You'll play a critical role in ensuring product quality and reliability by providing test engineering support from initial design and development through to production release. Working within a small, skilled team, you'll contribute to testing strategy, facility readiness, and root cause analysis of test failures-helping deliver high-quality products on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Test Engineering support during Design, Development, and Production phases
• Diagnose test failures on electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level
• Support the introduction and configuration control of new test facilities and equipment
• Generate test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports
• Collaborate with Design, Operations, and wider Engineering teams to resolve technical issues
• Ensure compliance with quality and programme requirements, while promoting continuous improvement
• Operate both manual and automated test equipment to support production testing

What we need from you:

• HNC or higher in a relevant subject (HND/Degree ), with experience in digital and analogue electronics testing
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic measurement principles and fault diagnosis
• Hands-on experience with both manual and automated test equipment
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, MES) for recording test activities and managing non-conformances

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