Electronics Test Engineer
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance
Role Overview:
Our client, a global leader in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions, is looking for an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to work in a contract position on an ongoing project involving tests on manufactured products using predefined test procedures. Based at the client s state-of-the-art facility in High Wycombe (postcode is HP10 9SD)
This is a shopfloor, production test role supporting operations in a high-reliability, regulated environment.
You ll be responsible for setting up and running production tests on a variety of electronic and electromechanical products, following documented procedures, and completing test documentation. The work is project-based, with new systems and products coming through regularly it s not repetitive end-of-line testing.
Rate: £30 p/hour PAYE role is INSIDE IR35
ly 6 months (scope for extension)
What you ll be doing:
- Setting up test equipment and carrying out production testing in line with defined test procedures
- Testing a range of electronic boards, interfaces, cables and multi-servo systems
- Using some ATE / test interfaces as part of the production test environment
- Fault-finding test failures and feeding back to Production and Manufacturing Engineering to support process improvements
- Raising MRBs / defect reports where required
- Supporting other members of the Test team and working to production deadlines
- Maintaining and repairing test equipment where necessary
Core Duties:
- Perform tests on manufactured products using predefined test procedures.
- Collect and document test results accurately for analysis.
- Identify failures and anomalies during testing and report findings to the Test Systems Engineer.
- Conduct environmental, functional, and stress testing as required.
- Set up and configure test equipment according to test specifications.
- Perform routine calibration and maintenance on test systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor issues with test setups before escalating to the Test Systems Engineer.
- Run automated test scripts developed by the Test Systems Engineer.
- Provide feedback on the effectiveness and reliability of automated test sequences.
- Assist in debugging and refining automated test processes.
- Identify potential issues in test processes and suggest improvements.
- Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to diagnose failures.
- Escalate complex issues to the Test Systems Engineer for deeper analysis.
- Follow established testing protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensure all testing activities are documented in compliance with industry and company standards.
- Maintain accurate logs of test results, equipment usage, and issues encountered.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure seamless testing within the manufacturing flow.
- Assist in training production personnel on test procedures and equipment usage.
- Provide real-time feedback to the Test Systems Engineer on test system performance.
- Suggest improvements to test procedures based on hands-on experience.
- Participate in test development discussions with the Test Systems Engineer.
- Stay updated on new test methodologies and best practices in the industry.
Experience they re looking for
- Prior electronic test experience ESSENTIAL
- Inspection standard accreditation such as IPC 610/620, J-Std etc would be highly beneficial
- Hands-on electronics or electromechanical test experience
- Experience working in a controlled / regulated environment such as aerospace, defence, medical or similar high-reliability industries
- Comfortable following formal test procedures and completing documentation
- Fault-finding skills across electronic assemblies and systems
- RF exposure is beneficial but not essential
- Candidates with electronics testing experience in regulated environments will stand out strongly.