Vacuum Test Engineer – Fault-Finding & Validation (Contract)

Meriden Media; Bath; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Gift card after probation

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon is seeking Test Engineers to support testing, validation and fault-finding of advanced vacuum systems and equipment. You will carry out functional and performance testing, diagnose faults, analyse test data and ensure products meet required quality and performance standards before customer delivery.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams, you will support new product introduction, continuous improvement and maintain high reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering test, manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with fault finding and problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to analyse technical information and test results.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience testing mechanical, electrical or vacuum systems is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pressure or leak testing or vacuum technology would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional and performance testing of vacuum systems and assemblies.
• Set up and operate test equipment, instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Perform fault finding and diagnose mechanical, electrical and system issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Record, analyse and report test results accurately.
• Complete test procedures and documentation in line with company standards.
• Support product validation and qualification activities.
• Identify root causes of failures and support corrective actions.
• Assist with improvements to test methods, processes and equipment.
• Ensure products meet quality, safety and performance requirements.
• Support investigations into product issues and non-conformances.
• Maintain accurate records and complete documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Fault finding

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement instrumentation

Job description

Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon is seeking Test Engineers to support testing, validation and fault-finding of advanced vacuum systems and equipment. You will carry out functional and performance testing, diagnose faults, analyse test data and ensure products meet required quality and performance standards before customer delivery.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams, you will support new product introduction, continuous improvement and maintain high reliability.