Test Solutions Engineer – ATE & NPI

PreSales Collective; Severn Beach; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary competitive

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Early finish on Fridays

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Defined contribution pension

Flexible benefits package

Structured career development

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, based in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a hands-on Test Solutions Engineer to drive the development and maintenance of automated test equipment within the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will help shape test strategies for new products, improve test methodologies, and collaborate with engineering and external partners to deliver reliable solutions.

The role focuses on RF/high-frequency testing, software-driven test systems, and robust diagnostics,

Qualifications

• HNC in Electronics, Engineering 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 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 documentation.
• Analyse 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.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Hands-on engineering

RF matching

Signal processing

Programming

CAD (AutoCAD)

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC in Electronics or related discipline

Degree-level qualification (Desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, based in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a hands-on Test Solutions Engineer to drive the development and maintenance of automated test equipment within the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will help shape test strategies for new products, improve test methodologies, and collaborate with engineering and external partners to deliver reliable solutions.

The role focuses on RF/high-frequency testing, software-driven test systems, and robust diagnostics,