Test Solutions Engineer — Automated Test & ATE Expert

Oxford Instruments plc; Severn Beach; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Early finish on Fridays

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Structured career development opportun

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a Test Solutions Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Automatic Test Equipment and test methods. You will collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to deliver robust test solutions and support New Product Introduction with practical testing and validation.

You will lead verification activities, create schematics and BOMs, and drive cost-effective improvements across the supply chain, ensuring reliability and

Qualifications

• HNC in Electronics or equivalent.
• Strong electronics knowledge and hands-on 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 design

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

HNC in Electronics

Engineering degree (Desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Test equipment design tools

Job description

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a Test Solutions Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Automatic Test Equipment and test methods. You will collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to deliver robust test solutions and support New Product Introduction with practical testing and validation.

You will lead verification activities, create schematics and BOMs, and drive cost-effective improvements across the supply chain, ensuring reliability and