Production Test Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Carbon60
£36 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Production Test Engineer will join a manufacturing team to support the testing and diagnostics of electronic and electrical sub-systems and circuit cards during production. This hands-on role requires expertise in a fast-paced environment, contributing to high-profile defence and aerospace programmes. The position involves collaboration with various teams to ensure production flow and quality standards are met. The role demands both technical skills and the ability to generate documentation and reports effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide test engineering support to shopfloor operators, including the introduction of new test equipment.
- Test and diagnose complex electronic systems and sub-assemblies down to component level.
- Generate test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports.
- Identify and implement corrective actions to maintain production flow.
- Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to report on test engineering activities and investigations.
Key Skills:
- HNC/HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of digital and analogue test principles and fault diagnosis techniques.
- Experience with manual and automated test equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in preparing technical documentation and reports.
- Ability to plan and prioritise tasks effectively.
Salary (Rate): £36.00/hr
City: Stevenage
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About the Role We are seeking a Production Test Engineer to join our dynamic manufacturing team, supporting the testing and diagnostics of electronic/electrical sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, inclusive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of high-profile defence and aerospace programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide test engineering support to shopfloor operators, including the introduction of new test equipment.
- Test and diagnose complex electronic systems and sub-assemblies down to component level.
- Generate test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports.
- Identify and implement corrective actions to maintain production flow.
- Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to report on test engineering activities and investigations.
Required Skills & Experience
- HNC/HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of digital and analogue test principles and fault diagnosis techniques.
- Experience with manual and automated test equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in preparing technical documentation and reports.
- Ability to plan and prioritise tasks effectively.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of RF and microwave technologies at the subsystem level.
- Familiarity with CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment.
- High voltage awareness/training.
- Experience with SAP and MS Office tools.