Test Engineer

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Rusper; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business in Horsham is looking for a skilled Test Engineer to join their Test Department. The successful candidate will test electro-optical-mechanical components, ensuring accuracy of results, diagnosing faults, and supporting the engineering team. Essential skills include strong knowledge of electrical systems, test plan execution, and hands-on experience with testing. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, and the role will contribute to the development of cutting-edge products in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on electrical/electro-mechanical test expertise.
• Ability to contribute to developing high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests using standard test equipment.
• Create comprehensive test procedures and FAT documentation.
• Fault-find across a wide range of electromechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with quality processes and company policies.
• Maintain accurate test documentation and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement of test processes and facilities.

Skills

Testing electrical and electro-mechanical systems

Writing and executing test plans

Reading technical drawings

Support for production and quality teams

Manual testing experience

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word & Excel)

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Test Engineer Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, onsite

The Role We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join the Test Department of a leading technology business in Horsham. Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for testing electro‑optical‑mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and complete systems, ensuring accuracy of results, diagnosing faults, and supporting the wider engineering team in resolving production or design issues.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong hands‑on electrical/electro‑mechanical test expertise to contribute to developing high‑quality, cutting‑edge products in a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) using standard test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multi‑meters).
• Assist in the creation of comprehensive test procedures and FAT documentation.
• Fault‑find across a wide range of electromechanical equipment.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with quality processes, ISO9001 standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate test documentation and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and facilities.
• Support field service activities when required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well‑organised workshop and office environment.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of testing electrical and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Ability to write and execute test plans and FATs for new product launches.
• Competent in reading technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and PCB schematics.
• Ability to support wider production and quality teams where needed.
• HNC or equivalent qualification in Electronics Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience in manual testing and integration.
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word & Excel.

Desirable

• PCB testing and fault‑finding experience.
• Familiarity with digital camera and video protocols.
• Knowledge of automated test software.
• Awareness of communication protocols and networking.
• Experience in PLC programming, CAD packages.

To find out more please contact Max Sinclair ([e-mail]) or hit apply!