Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Test Engineer and be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of technology. This role involves performing critical electrical and mechanical measurements to support innovative designs and production processes. You'll work with advanced test equipment and collaborate with design engineers to ensure top performance of antennas and components. With a focus on career growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a global organization dedicated to sustainable connectivity solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform measurements using test equipment.
• Good communication skills to relay results and issues.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and calibrating test equipment for measurements.
• Analyzing measurement data to assess performance.
• Collaborating with design engineers on project requirements.

Skills

Electrical Measurement Testing

Mechanical Measurement Testing

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Communication Skills

PC Software (Office, SolidWorks)

Design for Manufacture Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

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Join our team and help shape the future of connectivity indoors and outdoors. Together, let’s push the boundaries of technology and advance sustainable networks worldwide.

ANDREW, an Amphenol company, is hiring a Test Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing & Operations team in Kirkcaldy, Fife. This role will report to the Senior RF Engineer and involve direct contact with multiple teams across the organization.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World

We are seeking an organized and proactive Test Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will perform electrical and mechanical measurement testing to support production, design engineering, and project requirements.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Setting up, calibrating, and performing measurements using test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes.
• Assembling and testing prototype or production components from engineering drawings and installation bulletins.
• Installing and testing antennas on outdoor test ranges, working at heights of up to 25m.
• Analyzing measurement data to assess antenna and component performance.
• Collaborating with design engineers to receive predicted results, measurement techniques, and project requirements.
• Performing antenna qualification tests such as Vibration and environmental cycling and reporting findings.
• Conducting ‘Trial Builds’ of new products and reporting in line with corporate procedures.
• Fault finding on prototype or production parts using various measurement techniques (time domain gating, CMM analysis, etc.).
• Maintaining databases of measurements for departmental access.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to perform component-level measurements using test equipment like vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Self-motivation to diagnose test or antenna performance issues efficiently.
• Good communication skills to relay results and issues to production managers and global teams.
• Willingness to cross-train in areas such as forklift operation, antenna rigging, and mechanical testing.
• Working knowledge of PC software, including Office, 3D CAD (SolidWorks), and programming languages.
• Understanding of ‘Design for Manufacture’ principles.
• Physical fitness for outdoor work at heights, with safety training such as tower climbing, rescue, and first aid required.

Why ANDREW?

Explore exciting career opportunities at ANDREW, part of the Amphenol family. With over 85 years of wireless innovation, we empower mobile operators and enterprises with cutting-edge solutions.

ANDREW, an Amphenol company, is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. We focus on providing top support and responsiveness to our employees and customers, including the world's largest tech companies. We offer career growth within a global organization, where every employee can positively impact the business.

We are an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin

For more information, visit our website at https://www.andrew.com/