Test Engineer

GTS Group Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Company pension matching 6%

Private medical insurance

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd is seeking a Test Engineer in Basingstoke to join an established engineering team. The role focuses on assembly, testing, validation and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems and modules.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support prototype builds, product development and resolution of technical issues, while maintaining thorough documentation and test records.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Experience assembling electro-mechanical equipment.
• Hands-on mechanical assembly and electrical wiring experience.
• Practical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly instructions.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, organised and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate prototype equipment, modules and sub-assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical assembly, electrical wiring and component installation.
• Integrate sensors, motors, actuators, cameras and electronic assemblies.
• Plan and execute functional, performance and reliability testing.
• Create and follow test procedures and test plans.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and system-level faults.
• Work with engineers to identify root causes and verify corrective actions.
• Build and modify test rigs, fixtures and demonstration units.
• Support engineering experiments, trials and product development activities.
• Record, analyse and report test results.
• Maintain accurate build, test and technical documentation.
• Support engineering reviews and product validation activities.

Skills

Practical engineer

Fault-finding skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Electrical wiring experience

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am–5:00pm

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Test Engineer to join an established engineering team in Basingstoke.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the assembly, testing, validation and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems and associated modules. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to support prototype builds, product development and the identification and resolution of technical issues.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate prototype equipment, modules and sub-assemblies
• Carry out mechanical assembly, electrical wiring and component installation
• Integrate sensors, motors, actuators, cameras and electronic assemblies
• Plan and execute functional, performance and reliability testing
• Create and follow test procedures and test plans
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and system-level faults
• Work with engineers to identify root causes and verify corrective actions
• Build and modify test rigs, fixtures and demonstration units
• Support engineering experiments, trials and product development activities
• Record, analyse and report test results
• Maintain accurate build, test and technical documentation
• Support engineering reviews and product validation activities

About you

We’re looking for a practical and methodical engineer with experience working with electro-mechanical equipment.

You should have:

• HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
• Experience assembling electro-mechanical equipment
• Hands-on mechanical assembly and electrical wiring experience
• Practical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly instructions
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive, organised and problem-solving approach

Experience with automated machinery, motors, sensors, vision systems, motion control or software testing would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

• Permanent, full-time position
• 26 days annual leave
• Company pension matching up to 6%
• Private medical insurance