Production Test Engineer - Immediate Start (Long-Term)

Pertemps Bristol Industrial; Lacock; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Industrial is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support electronic production testing in Chippenham. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, developing test methods, and collaborating with production, engineering and project teams in a long-term contract setting.

The successful candidate will have a degree in engineering (or equivalent), 3+ years in testing with 5+ years preferred, and strong experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, NI analysers).

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience in testing or development; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong experience in supporting electronic testing, manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to interpret test standards, customer requirements and internal specs.
• Experience with test, measurement and data acquisition equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, NI analysers).
• Hands-on experience with electrical/electronic systems and soldering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electronic production testing and related equipment.
• Develop test methods and procedures to support production activities.
• Train technicians in test equipment usage and procedures.
• Investigate failed or fatigued components and perform root-cause analysis.
• Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to project teams.
• Support ongoing development and improvement of production test processes.
• Liaise with internal departments, customers and external test facilities as required.
• Provide progress updates to project teams and the Engineering Manager.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving production test capability issues.
• Undertake additional engineering duties as requested by the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Fault-finding

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Electrical systems

Schematics interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

NI analysers

Soldering equipment

Job description

Pertemps Bristol Industrial is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support electronic production testing in Chippenham. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, developing test methods, and collaborating with production, engineering and project teams in a long-term contract setting.

The successful candidate will have a degree in engineering (or equivalent), 3+ years in testing with 5+ years preferred, and strong experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, NI analysers).