Test Solutions Engineer

Oxford Instruments Plc; Bagstone; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Career development opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is seeking a Test Solutions Engineer for a permanent role in Severn Beach, Bristol. You will lead the development and maintenance of automatic test equipment, design control systems, and create schematics and BOMs to support manufacturing excellence.

You will collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams, drive continual improvements in test methods, and contribute to new product introduction and obsolescence planning.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Electronics or related discipline.
• Strong electronics knowledge and hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience with high-frequency RF matching and signal processing.
• Programming and software development experience.
• AutoCAD or CAD design experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification, development, commissioning, and maintenance of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
• Design and manufacture control systems, including software solutions, for test equipment.
• Create and maintain schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve test methods, schedules, and procedures.
• Train and certify Test Engineers in using test equipment and addressing failures.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through testing and validation of first‑article components.
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to define critical product test requirements.
• Drive robust, cost-effective test solutions across the supply chain.
• Conduct performance studies, accelerated life testing, and product comparisons.
• Maintain test data and use insights to improve diagnostics and reliability.

Skills

HNC Electronics

Hands-on engineering

RF matching

Signal processing

Programming

AutoCAD

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

HNC in Electronics

Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you a hands‑on engineer with a passion for electronics, testing, and problem‑solving? Do you enjoy developing innovative solutions and seeing your work make a real impact on cutting‑edge technology? At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we design and manufacture world‑leading tools used in the production of advanced semiconductors, medical devices, electric vehicles, and quantum technologies. We're looking for a talented Test Solutions Engineer for a permanent role based in Severn Beach, Bristol, to join our Manufacturing Engineering team and help drive excellence across our testing processes and equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing and improving automated test solutions, supporting new product introduction, and influencing manufacturing and outsourcing.

You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the specification, development, commissioning, and maintenance of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
• Design and manufacture control
  systems, including software solutions, for test equipment.
• Create and maintain schematics, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve test methods, schedules, and procedures.
• Train and certify Test Engineers in the effective use of test equipment and field and production test failures, identifying improvements to prevent recurring issues.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through practical testing and validation of first‑article components.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to define critical product test requirements.
• Drive the implementation of robust, cost‑effective test solutions throughout the supply chain.
• Conduct performance studies, accelerated life testing, and product comparisons to support future product development and obsolescence planning.
• Maintain test data and use insights to improve diagnostics, performance analysis, and reliability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• HNC (or equivalent) in
  Electronics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong electronics knowledge and hands‑on engineering experience.
• Experience with high‑frequency RF matching and signal processing.
• Programming and software development experience.
• AutoCAD or similar CAD design experience.
• Excellent problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Desirable

• Degree‑level qualification in Engineering or a related subject.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments and product testing processes.

About You

• Practical and confident working with both electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to solve complex technical challenges.
• Customer‑focused with a commitment to delivering high‑quality results.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
• Someone who challenges the status quo and actively drives continuous
  improvement.
• Accountable, self‑motivated, and passionate about engineering excellence.

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Flexible benefits package
• Structured career development opportunities
• Excellent work‑life balance

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