Vacuum Test Engineer – Validation & Fault-Finding

Pertemps Bridgwater; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift card after probation

Holiday entitlement: 25 days + 8 bankH

Job summary

Pertemps are recruiting Test Engineers on behalf of Edwards Vacuum, based in Clevedon. You will test, validate and fault-find advanced vacuum systems, ensuring products meet quality and performance standards before delivery.

Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to support new product introduction and continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of reliability and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering test, manufacturing or production environments.
• 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.

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

Test execution

Fault finding

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement instrumentation

Job description

Pertemps are recruiting Test Engineers on behalf of Edwards Vacuum, based in Clevedon. You will test, validate and fault-find advanced vacuum systems, ensuring products meet quality and performance standards before delivery.

Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to support new product introduction and continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of reliability and accuracy.