Production Test Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Meritus
£37 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Summary: The Production Test Engineer role involves supporting the testing and diagnosis of complex electronic and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment. The position requires hands-on experience and collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient product testing and release. The engineer will act as a technical authority to resolve issues and improve testing processes. This is a full-time position with potential for limited hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide test engineering support to production and development activities
- Carry out testing of electronic and electrical systems and sub-assemblies
- Diagnose test failures down to PCB and component level
- Identify root causes and define corrective and remedial actions
- Support the introduction and configuration control of test equipment and facilities
- Produce and maintain test specifications, procedures and operator instructions
- Support defect investigations and contribute to review boards where required
- Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to improve test efficiency and robustness
Key Skills:
- HNC or HND in an Engineering discipline (Electronics preferred)
- Strong hands-on experience in test engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to diagnose complex electronic faults down to component level
- Solid understanding of electronic measurement and test principles
- Experience writing technical documentation such as test procedures and reports
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Salary (Rate): £37/hour
City: Bolton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Production Test Engineer
Location: Bolton
Contract Length: 12 months (likely extension)
Security Clearance: SC required - can start on BPSS
Working Pattern: Full time (potential for limited hybrid working depending on business needs)
Pay Rate: £34 - £37 per hour Umbrella
Interview Process: One-stage, face-to-face
Role Type: New position
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Production Test Engineer to join a manufacturing team supporting the test and diagnosis of complex electronic and electrical systems. This is a hands-on role based within a production environment, working closely with manufacturing, quality and design teams to ensure products are tested, diagnosed and released efficiently and to a high standard.
You will support both development and in-production testing, acting as a technical authority when issues arise and ensuring manufacturing can continue with minimal disruption.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide test engineering support to production and development activities
- Carry out testing of electronic and electrical systems and sub-assemblies
- Diagnose test failures down to PCB and component level
- Identify root causes and define corrective and remedial actions
- Support the introduction and configuration control of test equipment and facilities
- Produce and maintain test specifications, procedures and operator instructions
- Support defect investigations and contribute to review boards where required
- Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to improve test efficiency and robustness
What We're Looking For
- HNC or HND in an Engineering discipline (Electronics preferred)
- Strong hands-on experience in test engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to diagnose complex electronic faults down to component level
- Solid understanding of electronic measurement and test principles
- Experience writing technical documentation such as test procedures and reports
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable Experience
- Defence or aerospace background (not essential)
- Exposure to RF, microwave or environmental testing
- Experience supporting production in a regulated or safety-critical environment
Why Apply
This is a great opportunity to take on a critical production-facing role, working on technically challenging products in a structured engineering environment. You'll be trusted to make decisions, solve real problems and directly influence manufacturing performance.