Test Engineer II - Manufacturing

Plexus Corp.; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Group income protection

Electric Vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Plexus in Livingston/Bathgate on-site seeks a Manufacturing Test Engineer to own the technical direction and validation of critical test and inspection equipment. You will support electrical product testing for high-stakes sectors including Aerospace/Defence, Medical, and Industrial.

You will lead testing projects, develop functional testing strategies, perform failure analysis, and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.

Qualifications

• Experience in lifecycle support of electronic test solutions across Aerospace/Defence, Medical, and Industrial sectors.
• Ability to define functional test strategies and input to regional test development projects.
• Experience performing failure analysis and using 8D and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate test systems/fixtures to meet stringent standards.
• Lead technical introduction of new customers and products into testing processes.
• Drive quality, process efficiency and new product introductions in testing.

Skills

Testing lifecycle

Test strategy

Diagnostics

Instrumentation

Schematic reading

Education

Degree in electronics engineering

Tools

NI TestStand

LabVIEW

Visual Basic

C++

Python

Job description

About Us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.

About Us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

Living Our Values

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.

Job Description

The Role

Join our team as a Manufacturing Test Engineer in our Livingston/Bathgate site, and take responsibility for the technical direction and successful validation of critical test and inspection equipment at our site. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting electronic product testing solutions for high-stakes sectors, including Aerospace/Defence, Medical, and Industrial.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will be central to driving quality, process efficiency, and new product introduction:

• Process and Training: Develop and provide training on Assembly Build Instructions, ensuring adherence to global Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Project Leadership: Lead the technical introduction of new customers and products into the testing process.
• Quality Management: Implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO) for testing and contribute to the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, including FMEA and Control Plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve test acceptance and yield processes, performing failure analysis and yield improvement actions on PCBAs and complete end products.
• Customer & Quotation Support: Interface directly with customers on technical testing matters and support test quote requests based on the RFQ process.
• Validation: Validate test systems/fixtures to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards, including ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.

Essential Technical Expertise

• Testing Lifecycle: Proven experience in the lifecycle support of electronic product testing solutions across Aerospace/Defence, Medical, and Industrial sectors.
• Test Strategy: Proficiency in developing functional test strategies and providing practical manufacturing requirements input to regional test development projects.
• Analysis & Diagnostics: Experience performing failure analysis, utilizing problem-solving techniques like 8D corrective action, and analyzing data using software such as MS Excel and Minitab.
• Instrumentation: Expert use of electronic test and measurement instruments, including DVMs, PSUs, oscilloscopes, power meters, and network analyzers.
• Technical Comprehension: Ability to interpret and understand complex electronic schematics for PCBA and systems.

Compliance and Process

• Conducting test acceptance for both customer-provided and Plexus-developed test solutions.
• Defining and supporting calibration and preventative maintenance processes.

Highly Desirable

• Educational Preference: Degree or master's in electronics engineering or a related field.
• Industry Background: A strong advantage is a background in Contract Electronics Manufacturing.
• Programming Exposure: Experience with programming and scripting languages such as NI TestStand/LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C++, and Python.
• Firmware: Experience with boot code programming, firmware deployment, flash device programming, and serial communications.
• Specialized Testing: RF testing experience is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• A self-starter with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Your Rewards and Wellbeing

We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.

• Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
• Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
• Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
• Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave

Application Process

At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.

Accessibility and Accommodations

As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with your contact information and a description of your needs. Note: This inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests; please note that application status updates cannot be provided via this address.