Test Engineer - Labview

Verso Recruitment Group; Shotton Colliery; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in Peterlee is looking for a Test Engineer – LabVIEW to join their team. The role involves designing and executing test plans for new rechargeable battery products, developing automated test equipment, and collaborating closely with various teams to ensure product reliability. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, solid LabVIEW skills, and experience in test engineering. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 and opportunities for technical development.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000

Hands-on involvement in product development

Collaborative engineering environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in LabVIEW with established VI libraries.
• Previous experience in a test engineering role within electronics or manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for new products.
• Develop test specifications in line with customer requirements.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and support prevention activities.
• Design and develop new automated test equipment.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Fault-finding and troubleshooting

SQL databases

C# programming

Arduino platforms

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng) or equivalent

Job description

Test Engineer – LabVIEW

Location : Peterlee

Salary : Up to £45,000

Contract : Permanent

We’re working with an established engineering and manufacturing business in Peter that designs and produces advanced rechargeable battery solutions. They are looking to add a Test Engineer (LabVIEW) to their Engineering team to support new product development and ongoing manufacturing test capability.

This role would suit a proactive and detail-oriented test engineer with strong LabVIEW experience, a structured approach to problem solving, and a genuine interest in developing automated test equipment in a production-focused environment.

The Role

Working within the Engineering team, you will support new product testing and development while assisting with the design, development and maintenance of custom automated test equipment. You’ll collaborate closely with Electronics Test Engineers, Test Technicians, NPI, Production and Quality teams to deliver robust, reliable test solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for new rechargeable battery products
• Develop test specifications in line with customer requirements and SPQP standards
• Conduct failure mode analysis and support prevention activities to improve product reliability
• Design, develop and validate new automated test equipment and fixtures
• Maintain, improve and troubleshoot existing test equipment to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Manage version control of compiled firmware (hex files) and support programming fixtures
• Provide technical support and fault-finding expertise to production teams
• Contribute to PFMEA activities and provide test input into NPI processes
• Verify and validate test equipment in line with company and industry standards
• Maintain accurate test documentation in accordance with quality management systems
• Produce clear test reports and communicate results internally and externally

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng) or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a test engineering role within electronics or manufacturing
• Strong programming skills in LabVIEW (primary tool, established VI libraries)
• Additional programming experience in C# and Arduino platforms
• Experience using SQL databases for test data acquisition and analysis
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability on both equipment and products
• Excellent IT skills across a range of applications
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise effectively

Why apply?

• Salary up to £45,000
• Hands‑on role with strong involvement in new product development
• Opportunity to design and influence automated test systems
• Collaborative engineering environment with long‑term stability
• Clear scope for technical development and continuous improvement

For more information or to apply, contact Lewis Phillips