Test Engineer

ipTEST; Guildford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover (with optical & 

Dental support

26 days annual leave

Onsite parking

Team social events

Job summary

Cosmic Equipment UK is seeking a Test Engineer to verify and validate products for quality conformance. The role covers bench, module and system testing across Mostrak and M2 ranges, with calibration of precision equipment and fault-finding at PCB level.

You will manage each system as a mini-project, maintain documentation, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Customer Support to ensure timely delivery and product reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic testing and fault-finding in engineering/manufacturing.
• Able to read circuit diagrams and identify components and sections.
• Follows defined procedures and maintains accurate technical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench, module and system testing per specifications.
• Carry out fault-finding and rework on PCBs at component level.
• Calibrate precision equipment according to procedures.
• Read schematics to identify relevant components and sections of circuits.
• Maintain test records and project documentation.
• Manage each system as a mini-project to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Support teams.

Skills

Fault-finding

Circuit diagrams reading

Testing procedures

Structured work approach

Test records management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment handling

Job description

Job title - Test Engineer

About Cosmic Equipment UK:

Cosmic Equipment UK are a growing company in an exciting high technology area at the forefront of new developments powering the green revolution.

Cosmic Equipment UK are a dedicated, engineering-based organisation with the skills to meet the demanding needs of our expanding customer base of global device manufacturers around the world. At our base in the UK, we focus on developing solutions for testing challenging new technologies such as GaN and SiC as well as for the latest generation of mosfets, IGBT's, diodes, SCR's and bipolars.

We have a track record of investing in our people and work hard to ensure that all our staff are well informed, well trained and well-motivated to be completely responsive to our customer needs.

Product development is core to our existence, and we have introduced a significant new product nearly every year since our origins in the early 80's; our Mostrak test system has been through constant cycles of renewal, whilst always retaining compatibility. We operate seamlessly between our Engineering, Manufacture and Test, Customer Support and Technical Sales groups. Our success also lies in investing in and working closely with our external manufacturing base to ensure we are as responsive and nimble as possible whilst drawing on the experience and production efficiency of our family of dedicated CEM partners and OEM manufacturers. Above all, Cosmic Equipment UK is responsive.

About the role:

The Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products shipped by Cosmic Equipment UK are tested in accordance with the relevant test specifications and quality requirements. The role performs bench, module and system testing across the Mostrak and M2 product ranges, together with calibration of precision equipment in line with approved procedures.

The role also undertakes fault-finding and rework of printed circuit boards at component level, using schematics and appropriate test equipment to identify, investigate and resolve faults. Each system is managed as a mini-project, with ownership of the associated documentation, workload and delivery deadline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform consistent verification and validation routines for company products in accordance with relevant test specifications and procedures.
• Carry out bench, module and system testing across Mostrak and M2 products.
• Test and assess customer returns, identifying faults and confirming effective resolution.
• Perform calibrations on precision equipment in accordance with approved calibration procedures.
• Investigate and correct malfunctions identified during testing.
• Carry out component-level fault-finding and rework on traditional and surface-mount printed circuit boards.
• Read and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics to identify relevant components and sections of a circuit.
• Maintain accurate test records, system paperwork and supporting documentation.
• Manage each system as a mini-project, organising priorities and workload to meet agreed deadlines.
• Provide clear feedback and improvement suggestions to Engineering to support product quality and reliability.
• Develop and improve test methods to increase the efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of the test process.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing and Customer Support to resolve product and test issues.
• Contribute to a safe working environment and comply with company health and safety requirements.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required by management.

Core Competencies:

Technical

• Component-level repair skills for traditional through-hole and surface-mount devices.
• Ability to fault-find complex electronic circuits to component level using circuit diagrams and appropriate test equipment.
• Working knowledge of electronic components, including operational amplifiers, diodes and transistors.
• Ability to perform bench, module and system testing in a structured and repeatable manner.
• Ability to interpret test specifications, procedures, schematics and technical documentation.
• Accurate completion and control of test, calibration and system records.

Personal

• Structured and organised approach to planning work and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Analytical and methodical approach to fault-finding and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and collaboration across technical and operational teams.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and sharing technical feedback.
• Commitment to safe working practices and personal accountability.

Experience:

Essential

• Practical experience of electronic testing, fault-finding or repair within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of reading circuit diagrams and identifying components and functional areas within electronic circuits.
• Experience of maintaining accurate technical records and following defined procedures.

Preferred

• Experience in a similar Test Engineer or electronics test role.
• Experience of component-level repairs on both traditional and surface-mount printed circuit boards.
• Experience of bench, module or system testing, calibration activities or customer-return investigations.
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

What's in it for you:

• This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
• Comprehensive private medical cover, including optical and dental support, giving you complete peace of mind.
• 26 days of annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.
• Convenient onsite parking for all employees, making your commute simple and stress-free.
• Regular social events, team activities and company gatherings that help build a supportive, friendly workplace culture.
• A competitive pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing.