On-site Test Development Engineer: Own PCB Test & Automation

Theo James Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Structured support

LabVIEW training

Career progression

Job stability

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment is seeking a Test Development Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne to design and improve automated test systems for PCB assemblies. You will own projects, collaborating with production and engineering teams to ensure robust testing before production releases.

You will work on a range of electronics projects, applying LabVIEW and other programming skills, with opportunities for training and progression within a growing group.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Ability to read schematics and fault-find at PCB level.
• Software development experience involving hardware or instruments.
• Experience building, integrating, maintaining or troubleshooting electronic systems.
• Methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage engineering work with limited supervision.
• A relevant electronics or electrical engineering qualification.
• LabVIEW or NI hardware experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Translating product test specifications into practical test-system designs.
• Selecting suitable test hardware, instrumentation and measurement methods.
• Designing or specifying PCB test fixtures using schematics and manufacturing data.
• Wiring and integrating fixtures, instruments and interface hardware.
• Developing test software using LabVIEW or transferable languages.
• Creating automated test sequences that capture measurements and produce pass/fail results.
• Supporting new product introduction by ensuring suitable testing before production release.
• Troubleshooting test equipment, fixtures and PCB assemblies.
• Analyzing test data to improve reliability, test coverage and yield.
• Maintaining technical documentation and supporting production teams.

Skills

Analog & Digital

Schematic reading

Software with hardware

Electronics systems

Problem solving

Independent work

Electronics degree

LabVIEW

Fixture testing

Test engineering

Education

Electronics/electrical engineering degree

Tools

In-circuit testing

Bed-of-nails fixtures

PCB fixtures

Job description

Theo James Recruitment is seeking a Test Development Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne to design and improve automated test systems for PCB assemblies. You will own projects, collaborating with production and engineering teams to ensure robust testing before production releases.

You will work on a range of electronics projects, applying LabVIEW and other programming skills, with opportunities for training and progression within a growing group.