Test Engineer

Plexus; Kelso; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Plexus Corp. in the UK is seeking a Test Engineer to improve test performance on high‑volume manufacturing lines. You will investigate electrical/electro‑mechanical issues, support test equipment installation, and collaborate across disciplines to eliminate tribal knowledge.

Based in Kelso, Scottish Borders, the role blends hands‑on debugging (about 65%) with cross‑functional problem‑solving (about 35%), to keep lines running smoothly and deliverables meeting customer requirements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related technical discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated background in board-level and system-level HLA test debug.
• Hands-on experience with standard laboratory test and measurement equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Manufacturing Solutions & Line Support: Develop, validate, and maintain high-quality manufacturing test solutions; rapidly troubleshoot line stops and test discrepancies to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC/HND or equivalent experience

Herramientas

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

LabVIEW

TestStand

Descripción del empleo

This role is responsible for continuously improving test performance, troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical hardware issues, and supporting test equipment installation and validation on our manufacturing lines. Working directly on high-volume production, the Test Engineer combines hands‑on technical investigation (approx. 65%) with proactive cross‑discipline problem‑solving and customer support (approx. 35%) to keep lines running efficiently and eliminate tribal knowledge across the department.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Manufacturing Solutions & Line Support: Develop, validate, and maintain high‑quality manufacturing test solutions; rapidly troubleshoot line stops and test discrepancies to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
• Hardware & HLA Diagnostics: Utilize appropriate tools and equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies) to perform root‑cause debug on Higher‑Level Assembly (HLA) and system‑level electro‑mechanical builds.
• Customer Interface & Collaboration: Act as a daily technical point of contact for customer engineering teams, translating line performance data and test findings into actionable engineering improvements.
• Documentation & Standards: Produce comprehensive project and quality documentation in accordance with Plexus change management procedures; establish technical best practices locally and collaborate with European sister sites.
• Continuous Improvement & Mentorship: Drive test yield optimization and cycle‑time reduction, sharing knowledge across disciplines to build a resilient, cross‑trained manufacturing team.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related technical discipline) with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education (HNC/HND) and hands‑on manufacturing/test experience.
• Demonstrated background in board‑level and system‑level HLA test debug.
• Hands‑on experience with standard laboratory test and measurement equipment.

Skills & Attributes:

• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong root‑cause analysis mindset and practical problem‑solving skills; Statistical Process Control (SPC) familiarity is a plus.
• Interpersonal & Communication: Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships across cross‑functional shop‑floor teams and directly with external customers.
• Software Tools (Advantageous): Exposure to or familiarity with automated test environments such as LabVIEW or TestStand (preferred, not essential).
• Note: British nationality is not required; candidates must hold existing right to work in the UK.

Location & Lifestyle: Kelso, Scottish Borders

This position is based at our Kelso facility, offering an alternative to city congestion and high living costs:

• Quality of Life: Located in the historic Scottish Borders, with world‑class outdoor recreation—hill walking, cycling, fishing, and golf—directly accessible.
• Affordable Living: Highly accessible property market compared to major UK metro hubs, while maintaining straightforward transport links to Edinburgh and Newcastle.
• Relocation Support: We regularly welcome professionals relocating to the Borders who are seeking broader technical ownership paired with a scenic, balanced lifestyle.