Production Engineer

Advanced Electronics Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Electronics Limited seeks an experienced ICT Test Engineer to develop, maintain and improve in-circuit test systems for PCB assemblies on the production floor. You will troubleshoot test equipment, fixtures and PCBs, collaborate with production, quality and design teams, and drive yield improvements through data analysis and root-cause investigations.

You will also develop software for in-house production tracking using MS Visual Basic, MS SQL and NI LabVIEW, and document test

Qualifications

• BEng Degree in electronics, electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Practical fault-finding ability at PCB assembly level, with confidence interpreting test results and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain and improve In-Circuit Test programmes, fixtures and production test processes for PCB assemblies.
• Support new product introduction by defining suitable production test methods and ensuring test readiness before release to manufacture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with test equipment, test fixtures and PCB assemblies to support efficient production and high first-pass yield.
• Work closely with production operators, technicians, quality and design teams to improve test coverage, product reliability and ease of manufacture.
• Analyse test data, identify trends and provide clear feedback to support yield improvement and root cause analysis.
• Maintain ICT equipment, test fixtures and related documentation, ensuring systems remain safe, reliable and suitable for production use.
• Document test procedures, test changes, fault findings and improvement actions to support traceability and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain software for in-house production tracking and test-related systems, including applications using MS Visual Basic, MS SQL and NI LabVIEW.

Skills

LabVIEW

Test engineering

Fault finding

Analogue and digital circuits

Analytical skills

Communication

Python

C#

Embedded C

PCB testing

Education

BEng in electronics or related field

Tools

Keysight

Teradyne

CAD tools

PCB design tools

MS Visual Basic

MS SQL

NI LabVIEW

Job description

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.Purpose of the roleTo develop, maintain and improve In-Circuit Test systems, production test processes and test fixtures for printed circuit board assemblies.The role supports manufacturing teams through hands-on problem solving, maintaining production test equipment and fixtures, and improving test reliability and first-pass yield on the shop floor.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, maintain and improve In-Circuit Test programmes, fixtures and production test processes for PCB assemblies.Support new product introduction by defining suitable production test methods and ensuring test readiness before release to manufacture.Troubleshoot and resolve issues with test equipment, test fixtures and PCB assemblies to support efficient production and high first-pass yield.Work closely with production operators, technicians, quality and design teams to improve test coverage, product reliability and ease of manufacture.Analyse test data, identify trends and provide clear feedback to support yield improvement and root cause analysis.Maintain ICT equipment, test fixtures and related documentation, ensuring systems remain safe, reliable and suitable for production use.Document test procedures, test changes, fault findings and improvement actions to support traceability and knowledge sharing.Develop and maintain software for in-house production tracking and test-related systems, including applications using MS Visual Basic, MS SQL and NI LabVIEW.AttributesCriteriaRelevant ExperiencePractical experience in electronics and software development, including LabVIEW.Experience in a manufacturing, electronics production or production engineering environment.Experience working with In-Circuit Test platforms such as Keysight, Teradyne or similar automated test systems is preferred.Experience supporting yield improvement, root cause analysis or continuous improvement activities is preferred.Exposure to CAD, PCB design tools or test fixture design is preferred.Programming experience in LabVIEW, Python, C#, Visual Basic, Embedded C or C is preferredEducation and TrainingBEng Degree in electronics, electrical engineering or a related discipline.Skills, abilities and specialist knowledgeStrong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits.Practical fault-finding ability at PCB assembly level, with confidence interpreting test results and technical information.Methodical approach to problem solving, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering, production, quality and technical teams.Willingness to develop skills in automated test systems, test software, fixture design and production engineering processes.Appreciation of mechanical engineering principles, especially where they apply to test fixture design, build and maintenance.#AdvancedIf you're excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself by uploading your CV.