Test Engineer

GRW Talent; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GRW Talent is assisting an electronics manufacturing client in Hamilton to recruit an experienced Test Engineer focused on Flying Probe Test (FPT) within a high-reliability environment. You will develop and optimise test solutions, support production and resolve complex test and manufacturing issues.

In this role you will work on PCB/PCBA testing, NPI, and continuous improvements to test coverage and production performance, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or HND with relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program and optimise Flying Probe Test (FPT) solutions.
• Support ATE and Probe Card Analyser (PCA) systems.
• Investigate and resolve faults through to component level.
• Develop and maintain test programmes, procedures and controls.
• Support NPI, production and quality investigations.
• Identify improvements to test coverage, reliability and production performance.
• Support the introduction of new test equipment and technologies.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to production and junior engineering team members.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Schematic and PCB layout understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or HND

Tools

Flying Probe Test (FPT)

ATE testing equipment

Probe Card Analyser (PCA)

PCB CAD/CAM data extraction

Test-program generation

Job description

Hamilton, Excellent Salary and Benefits Package

Our electronics manufacturing client is looking for an experienced Test Engineer to join their engineering team, with a focus on PCB/PCBA Flying Probe Test (FPT) within a high-reliability ATE manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for developing and optimising test solutions, supporting production and resolving complex electronic test and manufacturing issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, program and optimise Flying Probe Test (FPT) solutions.
• Support ATE and Probe Card Analyser (PCA) systems.
• Investigate and resolve faults through to component level.
• Develop and maintain test programmes, procedures and controls.
• Support NPI, production and quality investigations.
• Identify improvements to test coverage, reliability and production performance.
• Support the introduction of new test equipment and technologies.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to production and junior engineering team members.

You will ideally have:

• Ideally a degree or equivalent in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline or an HND with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in electronics/component testing.
• Experience with Flying Probe Test, ATE and/or Probe Card Analysers is great but not essential.
• Knowledge of PCB CAD/CAM data extraction and test-program generation.
• Strong schematic and PCB layout interpretation skills.
• Proven component-level fault finding and debugging experience.
• Experience in NPI and high-mix/low-volume electronics manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics manufacturing best practice.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a key area of their electronics test capability and work on complex, high-reliability products.