Test Technician

Proactive Global; Costessey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting a Test Technician for an electronics manufacturer based in the St. Ives area of Cambridgeshire. Immediate start available to join a hands-on role testing assemblies, PCBs and finished products.

The role requires diagnosing faults to component level, interpreting schematics, and using oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators and power supplies. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in a quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electronic test-based work.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, and logic analysers.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies, PCBs, and finished products.
• Diagnose and fault-find down to component level on analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Record test results, repair actions, and non-conformances in accordance with company procedures.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Liaise with engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure all work complies with quality standards, ESD procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Read schematics and drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Signal generators

Bench power supplies

Logic analysers

Job description

Overview

Test Technician required to work for an electronics manufacturer based in the St. Ives area of Cambridgeshire – Immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies, PCBs, and finished products.
• Diagnose and fault‑find down to component level on analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Use test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analysers, and power supplies.
• Record test results, repair actions, and non‑conformances in accordance with company procedures.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Liaise with engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure all work complies with quality standards, ESD procedures, and health and safety requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience in electronic test‑based work.

• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills to component level.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings.

Experience using:

• Oscilloscopes
• Digital multimeters (DMM)
• Signal/function generators
• Bench power supplies
• Logic analysers (desirable)

• Good attention to detail and methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

• Hours: (Apply online only) Mon‑Thurs, plus Fri (Apply online only).
• Start Date: ASAP.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.