Test Support engineer( focus on assy)

Neways Electronics International NV; Son en Breugel; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Neways Electronics International NV in the Netherlands is seeking a Test Support Engineer (focus on assy) to keep production running smoothly. You will analyze and resolve malfunctions in production machines and test equipment as part of the Test Engineering department.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and close collaboration with Test Engineers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and creative; eager to learn and adapt.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to work in a 2-shift system and be available for 40 hours weekly.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Investigate malfunctions in machines and test setups; coordinate with Test Engineers and suppliers for follow-up actions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; keep detailed activity records and report to the Manager Test Engineering.
• Participate in daily production start-up meetings to close action points.
• Advise on halting production or rejecting products based on analyses.
• Adjust machine parameters per instructions; report costs and potential investments.
• Provide instructions to production staff on machine use and procedures.
• Contribute to improvements of work instructions, routings, and processes.
• Apply a multidisciplinary mindset and support team development with a helicopter view.

Skills

Communication (Dutch/English)

Multidisciplinary thinking

Proactive / Analytical

Shift readiness

Education

MBO-level education in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ready for a dynamic role in high-tech? Apply as a Test Support Engineer at Neways NAA and grow with us!

This is how you make an impact

Do you enjoy the challenge of keeping our production running smoothly? Do you want to work for a successful supplier in the High Tech and Healthcare industries with customers all over the world? In this role, as first-line support, you are responsible for analyzing and resolving malfunctions in our production machines and test equipment. As a Test Support Engineer (focus on assy), you are closely involved in our production processes and part of the Test Engineering department.

This is what we offer you

A warm and welcoming work environment where personal contact is highly valued. We believe it is important that you can continue to develop yourself, and we offer you room for personal growth with the freedom to take your own initiatives. In addition, we offer:

13 ADV days

This is what you bring to the team

To be successful in this role, you are enthusiastic and creative. You are eager to learn and open to new developments. You are able to think in a multidisciplinary way with regard to the entire process. With your communication skills, you can listen to colleagues and understand the issue at hand. You feel responsible for your tasks, are engaged, and work independently.

In addition, we ask for:

A completed MBO-level education, preferably in Electrical Engineering;

Experience in a similar role is an advantage, but starters are warmly encouraged to apply;

You recognize yourself in the following competencies: proactive, communicative, social, supportive, good at setting priorities, and analytical;

Willingness to work in a 2‑shift system;

Preferably available for 40 hours per week;

Strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English

Job requirements

Your daily responsibilities include

When a colleague reports that a machine or test setup is not functioning (or only partially functioning), it is your task to investigate what is going on. Most malfunctions are electrical in nature, but they can also be mechanical. When structural improvements are needed, you coordinate with one of our Test Engineers to discuss follow‑up actions and propose solutions. Once approved, you liaise with one of our suppliers to resolve the issue.

In addition to solving malfunctions, you also perform preventive and corrective maintenance using tools and equipment. You also keep records of your activities and report these to the Manager Test Engineering.

Your responsibilities further include:

• Participating in the daily production start‑up meeting to discuss and close ongoing action points;
• Advising on halting production or potentially rejecting products based on your analyses;
• Adjusting machine parameters based on instructions;
• Reporting on costs and potential investments;
• Providing instructions and explanations to production employees regarding the use of machines, equipment, and related processes;
• Managing and advising on improvements to work instructions, routings, working methods, and procedures in consultation with Test Engineers;
• Applying a multidisciplinary mindset toward the entire process within NAA;
• Connecting people, supporting the development of the team, and inspiring them by maintaining oversight through a helicopter view.