Test Engineer

Pertemps; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift card after probation

Gift card after 12 months

Holiday accrual pro rata

Job summary

Pertemps are recruiting Test Engineers on behalf of Edwards Vacuum, based in Clevedon. The role covers testing, validation and fault-finding of advanced vacuum systems and associated equipment, ensuring quality before customer delivery.

Work with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to support new product introduction and continuous improvement, with duties spanning test setup, data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering test, manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with fault finding and problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to analyse technical information and test results.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience testing mechanical, electrical or vacuum systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of pressure testing, leak testing or vacuum technology would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional and performance testing of vacuum systems and assemblies.
• Set up and operate test equipment, instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Perform fault finding and diagnose mechanical, electrical and system issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Record, analyse and report test results accurately.
• Complete test procedures and documentation in line with company standards.
• Support product validation and qualification activities.
• Identify root causes of failures and support corrective actions.

Skills

Read drawings

Fault finding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data analysis

Test equipment

Communication

Tools

Vacuum test tooling

Job description

Test Engineers needed - Clevedon

Location: Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21

Transport: Own transport required

Pay: Weekly or monthly

Holiday: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, accrued pro rata

Shift Options:

Condensed - Contract (34.5 Hrs)

Fri-Sun: 12:30-00:30

£43.00-£47.32/hr | Contract: ASAP-20th December

Pay rate dependent on experience

Holiday: Accrued and paid at the end of the contract

PM - Ongoing (37.5 Hrs)

Mon-Wed: 14:30-00:30 | Thu: 14:30-00:00

£23.89-£24.91/hr | Temporary ongoing

Pay rate dependent on experience

£250 gift card after 4-month probation | £500 after 12 months

Holiday: 25 days + 8 bank holidays, accrued pro rata

About the Role

Pertemps are currently recruiting Test Engineers on behalf of Edwards Vacuum, based in Clevedon.

This role will support the testing, validation and fault-finding of advanced vacuum systems and associated equipment. You will be responsible for carrying out functional and performance testing, diagnosing faults, analysing test data and ensuring products meet the required quality and performance standards prior to customer delivery.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams, you will play a key role in supporting new product introduction, continuous improvement activities and maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.

Duties include:

• Carry out functional and performance testing of vacuum systems and assemblies
• Set up and operate test equipment, instrumentation and measurement systems
• Perform fault finding and diagnose mechanical, electrical and system issues
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Record, analyse and report test results accurately
• Complete test procedures and documentation in line with company standards
• Support product validation and qualification activities
• Identify root causes of failures and support corrective actions
• Assist with improvements to test methods, processes and equipment
• Ensure products meet quality, safety and performance requirements
• Support investigations into product issues and non-conformances
• Maintain accurate records and complete documentation
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an engineering test, manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience with fault finding and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to analyse technical information and test results
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Experience testing mechanical, electrical or vacuum systems would be advantageous
• Knowledge of pressure testing, leak testing or vacuum technology would be beneficial
• Experience using test equipment and measurement instrumentation would be desirable
• Experience with data analysis or automated test systems would be advantageous
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and controls would be beneficial