Test Development Engineer (Electronics / Automated Test Equipment)
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (on-site)
Salary: £45,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Engineering / Electronics / Manufacturing
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About the Role
A well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation is looking for a Test Development Engineer to join its Engineering team. This role focuses on the development, validation, and continuous improvement of testing solutions for advanced electronic systems used in high-performance applications.
You will be responsible for designing automated test equipment (ATE), supporting production, and contributing to New Product Introduction (NPI) and risk analysis (PFMEA) activities. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering, software development, and problem-solving in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Test Development & Validation
- Design and execute test plans and specifications for new electronic products
- Ensure alignment with customer requirements and internal quality standards
- Perform failure mode and root cause analysis to improve product reliability
Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Design, develop, and implement custom automated test systems and fixtures
- Develop and maintain software for controlling test equipment (e.g. LabVIEW, Python, C/C++)
- Maintain and optimise existing test systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency
- Manage firmware version control and support programming processes
Production & Engineering Support
- Provide technical troubleshooting and diagnostic support to production teams
- Deliver training and guidance to technicians on test equipment and procedures
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support product introduction and improvements
Quality & Reporting
- Verify and validate test equipment against defined requirements and standards
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with quality management systems
- Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in electronics test xwzovoh engineering within a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong programming skills for test automation and control systems
- Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with LabVIEW or similar test platforms
- Knowledge of Python, C, C++ or C#
- Experience with SQL databases for data acquisition and analysis
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools for engineering applications
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