Technical Director

Lynx Recruitment; Towcester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

We are partnering with a specialist engineering business in Northamptonshire seeking a Technical Director to lead the technical direction of its Automated Test Equipment division. This hands-on leadership role places you as the senior authority on complex ATE projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping test solutions from concept to delivery.

The ideal candidate will have extensive ATE industry experience, strong hardware and LabVIEW/TestStand skills, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Extensive Automated Test Equipment (ATE) industry experience required.
• Strong background in design and development of ATE systems.
• Experience designing test systems, fixtures and integration solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and act as senior technical authority.
• Shape innovative test solutions from concept through delivery.
• Engage with customers to interpret specifications and deliver practical solutions.

Skills

ATE leadership

Systems design

Test systems design

Hardware knowledge

LabVIEW

TestStand

Customer engagement

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Northamptonshire | Office-Based | Excellent Salary + Benefits

Technical Director

We're partnering with a specialist engineering business looking for an experienced Technical Director to lead the technical direction of its Automated Test Equipment (ATE) division.

This is a hands‑on technical leadership role where you'll act as the senior authority across complex ATE projects, working closely with customers, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, and shaping innovative test solutions from concept through to delivery.

What we're looking for:

• Extensive Automated Test Equipment (ATE) industry experience (essential)
• Strong technical background in the design and development of ATE systems
• Experience designing test systems, fixtures and integration solutions
• Good understanding of electronic hardware, mechanical design, and LabVIEW/TestStand
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop practical, commercially viable technical solutions
• Previous experience leading engineering teams and engaging directly with customers

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business where you'll have real influence over technical strategy, project delivery and future innovation.

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