Production Engineer

Company: Halma p.l.c
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Where performance, quality and ease of use are paramount, you’ll find Advanced on the wall.

Advanced is a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist fire safety systems that protect lives and property in more than 80 countries across the globe.

Company: Advanced

Sector: Safety

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type: Full time

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job Description

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.

Purpose of the role

To develop,maintainand improve In-Circuit Test systems, production testprocessesand test fixtures for printed circuit board assemblies.

The role supports manufacturing teams through hands-on problem solving,maintainingproduction test equipment and fixtures, and improving test reliability and first-pass yield on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop,maintainand improve In-Circuit Testprogrammes,fixturesand production test processes for PCB assemblies.
  • Support new product introduction by defining suitable production test methods and ensuring test readiness before release to manufacture.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with test equipment, testfixturesand PCB assemblies to support efficient production and high first-pass yield.
  • Work closely with production operators, technicians,qualityand design teams to improve test coverage, productreliabilityand ease of manufacture.
  • Analysetest data,identifytrends and provide clear feedback to support yield improvement and root cause analysis.
  • MaintainICT equipment, testfixturesand related documentation, ensuring systemsremainsafe,reliableand suitable for production use.
  • Document test procedures, test changes, faultfindingsand improvement actions to support traceability and knowledge sharing.
  • Develop andmaintainsoftware for in-house production tracking and test-related systems, including applications using MS Visual Basic, MS SQL and NI LabVIEW.

Attributes

Criteria

  • Practical experience in electronics and software development, including LabVIEW.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, electronicsproductionor production engineering environment.
  • Experience working with In-Circuit Test platforms such as Keysight, Teradyne or similar automated test systems is preferred.
  • Experience supporting yield improvement, root cause analysis or continuous improvement activities is preferred.
  • Exposure to CAD, PCB design tools or test fixture design is preferred.
  • Programming experience in LabVIEW, Python, C#, Visual Basic, Embedded C or C is preferred

Education and Training

BEng Degree in electronics, electricalengineeringora relateddiscipline.

Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge

  • Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
  • Practical fault-finding ability at PCB assembly level, with confidence interpreting test results and technical information.
  • Methodical approach to problem solving, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communicationand teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering, production,qualityand technical teams.
  • Willingness to develop skills in automated test systems, test software, fixturedesignand production engineering processes.
  • Appreciation of mechanical engineering principles, especially where they apply to test fixture design,buildand maintenance.

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Posted: August 1st, 2026