Production Test Engineer - Electronics

Matchtech; Bolton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Development and Production Test Engineer (Electronics/Electrical) to support testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems during production. Based in Bolton, this role is onsite and focuses on ensuring programme targets are met for time, cost and quality.

You will test complex systems, generate test specifications, and collaborate with quality and operations. A minimum HNC in engineering is required, with experience in digital and analogue test principles

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
• Strong understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement/test principles and fault diagnosis (down to component level)
• Good written/verbal communication (including producing test specs, operator instructions, technical reports)
• Ability to plan and organise work to priorities
• Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at sub-system level (Advantageous)
• Experience operating manual and automated test equipment in an electronics manufacturing environment (Advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Provide test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment
• Test and diagnose complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level
• Generate test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports (based on higher-level requirements and information)
• Identify remedial/corrective actions following production test failures to keep manufacturing running to plan
• Support meetings with Quality and Operations, providing status updates on actions and investigations

Job description

Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic/Electrical

Location: Bolton (fully onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £34-£37 p/h (Umbrella)

IR35: Inside

Clearance: SC (can start on BPSS)

Overview

We're currently seeking a Development and Production Test Engineer (Electronics/Electrical) to support testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You'll provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing test capability, helping ensure programme targets are achieved to agreed time, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment
• Test and diagnose complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level
• Generate test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports (based on higher-level requirements and information)
• Identify remedial/corrective actions following production test failures to keep manufacturing running to plan
• Support meetings with Quality and Operations, providing status updates on actions and investigations

Skillset/experience required

Essential

• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
• Strong understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement/test principles and fault diagnosis (down to component level)Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration and test principles
• Good written/verbal communication (including producing test specs, operator instructions, technical reports)
• Ability to plan and organise work to priorities

Advantageous

• Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at sub-system level
• Experience operating manual and automated test equipment in an electronics manufacturing environment