Test Engineer

Orion Electrotech; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology engineering firm in Basingstoke is seeking a Test Engineer to provide technical support and conduct product testing. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electronics, hands-on experience with lab instruments, and effective communication skills. This position offers a salary of GBP45,000-GBP50,000 plus a KPI-related bonus, healthcare, and pension benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

KPI related bonus

Qualifications

• Proven technical knowledge of crystal, oscillator, and filter components.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments.
• Effective communication skills for technical support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for component selection.
• Conduct product testing and respond to technical enquiries.
• Investigate quality returns and identify failure mechanisms.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Customer interaction

Electronic component knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

Network analysers

Spectrum analysers

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

The Opportunity Test Engineer

Location: Basingstoke
Reports To: Head of Strategy & Operations
Salary: GBP45,000- 50,000 plus bonus

The Role

Test Engineer

TechPoint Group, is now one of the largest UK-owned CEMs. We supply EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. We operate from a modern, clean environment to support customers in the commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors. We areopening a new world-class facility and are looking for new talented people to join us on this exciting journey.

The Test Engineer position is ideal for engineers who enjoy technical problem-solving, customer interaction, and product development support. We are looking for candidates with a strong technical background in electronics, particularly those experienced in both customer support and hands-on laboratory/test work.

Responsibilities of the Test Engineer

• Provide technical support for component / part selection based on customer needs and competitor comparisons
• Conduct product testing (crystal screening, VCXO screening, S-parameter and phase noise measurements).
• Interpret and respond to technical enquiries
• Design and optimise impedance matching networks and troubleshoot component behaviour.
• Investigate quality returns, identify failure mechanisms, and liaising with the customers.
• Develop demo boards, maintain lab safety and equipment.
• Developing and updating automated test systems.
• Contribute to technical marketing materials and customer outreach.

Experience of the Test Engineer

• Proven technical knowledge of crystal, oscillator, and filter components.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as network analysers, spectrum analysers, signal generators and oscilloscopes.
• Bachelors degree or higher in Electronic Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, especially crystals, oscillators, and RF filters.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and interpreting technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills for technical support and collaboration.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and failure analysis processes.

Benefits of the Test Engineer

• GBP45-50k
• KPI related Bonus
• Healthcare
• Pension

Apply now for the Test Engineer role!