Test Engineer

Proactive Global; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global invites applications for a Test Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Cramlington. You will provide essential Test Engineering support across production, diagnosing complex electrical and electronic systems and ensuring production continues on schedule.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Operations, contribute to new test equipment rollouts, generate clear test specifications and technical reports, and plan workload effectively while

Qualifications

• HNC level engineering qualification required.
• Experience in electrical/electronic test engineering and fault diagnosis to component level.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analogue measurement principles.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Familiarity with test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports.
• Identify remedial actions after test failures and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ability to work with Manufacturing, Quality and Operations teams.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Methodical and analytical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide Test Engineering support to operators on the shopfloor.
• Support introduction and implementation of new test equipment.
• Test and diagnose electrical/electronic systems and circuit cards to component level.
• Apply digital and analogue measurement principles to identify faults.
• Generate test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports.
• Identify remedial actions following production test failures.
• Work with Manufacturing to maintain production in line with programme.
• Support investigations into test failures and provide technical solutions.
• Participate in meetings with Quality and Operations and report progress.
• Plan workload according to priorities.

Skills

Electrical/electronic test engineering

Fault diagnosis to component level

Digital/analogue measurement

Fault finding

Subsystem and system design/test

Test specifications & reports

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organisational skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

HNC Engineering qualification

Job description

Position: Test Engineer

Location: Cramlington

This an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, working as part of a dedicated team of engineers. You will provide essential Test Engineering support across manufacturing, helping to diagnose complex electrical and electronic systems and ensuring production continues efficiently and to programme.

Responsibilities:

• Providing Test Engineering support to operators on the shopfloor
• Supporting the introduction and implementation of new test equipment
• Testing and diagnosing complex electrical and electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level
• Applying digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles to identify and resolve faults
• Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements and technical information
• Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions following production test failures
• Working closely with Manufacturing to ensure production can continue in line with programme requirements
• Supporting investigations into test failures and providing appropriate technical solutions
• Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations, providing updates on Test Engineering actions, investigations and progress
• Planning and organising workload effectively in line with assigned priorities

Skills:

• Minimum HNC level Engineering qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in electrical/electronic test engineering and fault diagnosis down to component level
• Good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Awareness of electrical/electronic subsystem and system design, integration and test principles
• Experience generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Quality and Operations teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
• A methodical and analytical approach to problem solving

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.