Technical Director, ATE & Test Systems

Lynx Recruitment Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lynx Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a technically strong Technical Director to steer the technical direction of a specialist engineering business delivering bespoke Automated Test Equipment (ATE), test systems and fixtures for aerospace, defence, automotive, medical and industrial sectors. This is a hands‑on leadership role blending strategic oversight with practical engineering insight.

You will lead technical strategy, support engineering teams, review solutions, and collaborate

Qualifications

Significant experience in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or automated testing.
Strong electronics/electrical engineering background.
Proven hands-on hardware and circuit design experience.
Understanding of analogue and digital electronics, instrumentation and fault finding.
Experience designing and developing test rigs, fixtures or ATE systems.
Leadership experience overseeing engineers or technical teams.
Engineering qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

Lead technical strategy and direction for the engineering teams.
Support engineering teams and review technical solutions.
Collaborate with customers from requirements through design, build, integration and commissioning.
Provide both strategic leadership and detailed technical input.