Test Engineer

Elite Hire; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hire in Manchester is seeking a Test Engineer to plan and run tests that prove our products are safe, reliable and ready for customers. You will work on components, prototypes and finished products, setting up test rigs and data logging equipment.

The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent, 2+ years in testing, hands-on experience with test equipment and the ability to read drawings; you will analyse results and contribute to test procedures while keeping the lab safe and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering.
• 2+ years in a test, validation or development engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment, sensors and data acquisition.
• Able to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Clear report writing and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run tests on components, prototypes and finished products
• Set up test rigs, instruments and data logging equipment
• Analyse results and write clear test reports
• Find the cause of failures and work with design teams on fixes
• Write and update test procedures
• Keep test equipment calibrated and the lab safe and organised

Skills

Hands-on test equipment

Clear report writing

Education

Engineering degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering

Job description

About the role

Our cleint designs and builds [products, e.g. automotive systems / industrial equipment]. We need a Test Engineer to plan and run the tests that prove our products are safe, reliable and ready for customers.

What you will do

• Plan and run tests on components, prototypes and finished products
• Set up test rigs, instruments and data logging equipment
• Analyse results and write clear test reports
• Find the cause of failures and work with design teams on fixes
• Write and update test procedures
• Keep test equipment calibrated and the lab safe and organised

What you need

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years in a test, validation or development engineering role
• Hands-on experience with test equipment, sensors and data acquisition
• Able to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Clear report writing and attention to detail

Nice to have

• Environmental or durability testing experience (vibration, thermal, fatigue)
• Experience with test standards such as ISO 17025
• Data analysis skills in Excel, MATLAB or similar