Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic/Electrical
Location: Bolton (fully onsite)Duration: 12 monthsRate: 34-37 p/h (Umbrella)IR35: InsideClearance: SC (can start on BPSS)
Overview
We’re currently seeking a Development and Production Test Engineer (Electronics/Electrical) to support testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You’ll provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing test capability, helping ensure programme targets are achieved to agreed time, cost, and quality.
Responsibilities:
* Provide test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment* Test and diagnose complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level* Generate test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports (based on higher-level requirements and information)* Identify remedial/corrective actions following production test failures to keep manufacturing running to plan* Support meetings with Quality and Operations, providing status updates on actions and investigations
Skillset/experience required:
Essential:* Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline* Strong understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement/test principles and fault diagnosis (down to component level)* Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration and test principles* Good written/verbal communication (including producing test specs, operator instructions, technical reports)* Ability to plan and organise work to priorities
Advantageous:* Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at sub-system level* Experience operating manual and automated test equipment in an electronics manufacturing environment