Test Development Engineer

Candour Talent Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Test Development Engineer for a permanent role based in Newport, Wales. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronic Engineering and experience in developing test solutions for electronics. Key responsibilities include developing test procedures, collaborating with teams, and supporting new product introductions. This position also offers significant career growth and practical experience with a forward-thinking company. Competitive salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing test solutions for electronic assemblies in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCB design, and fault-finding techniques.
• Hands-on with test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test procedures for electronic equipment and assemblies.
• Design and commission test fixtures and hardware.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams.
• Analyse test data and drive corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions with test solutions.

Skills

Electronics hardware expertise

PCB / HLA test engineering

Test software development

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

C / C++

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Job description

Candour Talent are recruiting a Test Development Engineer for their client based in Newport.

• Employment Type : Permanent / Full Time
• Working Hours : Monday to Friday
• Salary : NEG DOE - Competitive

Excellent opportunity for a Test Development Engineer to join our client’s growing team in Newport. The successful candidate will have electronics hardware expertise and PCB / HLA test engineering experience, and will play a crucial role in the NPI process.

This role comes with significant growth and career development and the chance to gain practical experience with a dynamic and forward‑thinking company.

The Role

• Develop and maintain automated and manual test procedures for electronic equipment and assemblies.
• Design and commission test fixtures, hardware, and software for in‑circuit, functional, and system‑level testing.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure testability and manufacturability of products.
• Analyse test data, identify failure trends, and drive corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Support the introduction of new products by creating and validating test solutions in line with customer requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to production test technicians and engineers.
• Maintain documentation for test procedures, equipment, and results.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in developing test solutions for electronic assemblies, ideally in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in test software development (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C / C++).
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• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCB design, and fault‑finding techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Experience and Expertise

• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and fixture design.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).
• Knowledge of EMC, safety, and regulatory compliance testing.
• яңы​Previous experience working with sub‑contract manufacturers or in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.

If you have the required experience for this role, please apply!

How to Apply

Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co.uk