Hardware Engineer (Test Equipment)
Posted 5 days ago by Totaljobs
£75 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham (GL52), GL52 8SF
Summary: The Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer role in Cheltenham involves leading the transfer of test equipment from engineering to supply chain, managing reliability projects, and providing technical guidance. The position requires a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and offers an opportunity to mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety compliance. This role is critical in supporting the performance of test equipment in a high-tech environment. The contract is for an initial duration of 12 months and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the transfer of test equipment and supporting documentation from engineering to supply chain.
- Manage reliability and yield improvement projects to optimise test equipment performance.
- Update documentation and drawings in line with company standards.
- Provide technical guidance to test systems teams and stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure safety compliance within engineering labs.
- Support obsolescence management, refresh, and redesign activities.
- Participate in technical reviews and communicate project updates effectively.
Key Skills:
- Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
- Proven technical leadership and project management skills.
- Experience with design tools such as CAD and configuration management systems.
- Strong fault-finding, debugging, and hardware/software integration skills.
- Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
- Knowledge of NPI and test systems sustainment processes.
- Familiarity with highly regulated quality management systems.
- Drive for continuous improvement and process development.
Salary (Rate): £75 per hour
City: Cheltenham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer
Location: Cheltenham (4 days per-week onsite)
Duration: 12 Month initial contract
Rate: Negotiable on experience
Inside IR35
Our client, a reputable leader in aviation electric power engineering, is hiring a dedicated Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical projects, ensuring the seamless transition and sustained performance of test equipment in a high-tech environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead the transfer of test equipment and supporting documentation from engineering to supply chain.
- Manage reliability and yield improvement projects to optimise test equipment performance.
- Update documentation and drawings in line with company standards.
- Provide technical guidance to test systems teams and stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure safety compliance within engineering labs.
- Support obsolescence management, refresh, and redesign activities.
- Participate in technical reviews and communicate project updates effectively.
What you'll bring:
- Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
- Proven technical leadership and project management skills.
- Experience with design tools such as CAD and configuration management systems.
- Strong fault-finding, debugging, and hardware/software integration skills.
- Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
- Knowledge of NPI and test systems sustainment processes.
- Familiarity with highly regulated quality management systems.
- Drive for continuous improvement and process development.
This role offers an engaging environment where your expertise will make a real impact. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome; however, UK security clearance (BPSS) is mandatory.
Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey in Cheltenham!
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