Production Test Engineer Electronics

Were recruiting an experienced Electronics Production Test Engineer to support the manufacture and test of complex electronic sub assemblies and circuit cards for mission critical defence systems.

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This role would suit an engineer who enjoys hands on diagnostics, fault finding to component level, and working closely with manufacturing teams to keep production running smoothly.
Youll be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, providing day to day technical support across the production test function.
What youll be doing

• Supporting production operators with electronics test and fault diagnosis on the shop floor
• Debugging electronic sub assemblies and circuit cards down to component level
• Introducing and supporting new test equipment into manufacturing
• Producing test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports
• Investigating test failures and defining corrective actions to protect delivery, quality and cost
• Working closely with Quality and Operations to provide clear technical updates

What were looking forEssential

• HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in Electronic / Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of digital and analogue test techniques
• Proven fault finding experience to component level
• Confident using standard test equipment such as:

• DMMs
• Oscilloscopes
• Power supplies
• Signal/function generators

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or production test environment
• Able to produce clear technical documentation

Nice to have (not essential)

• Experience with RF / Microwave testing (VNA, spectrum analysers, RF power sensors)
• Exposure to manual or automated test systems
• Knowledge of the CADMID product lifecycle
• Environmental or high voltage testing awareness
• SAP experience

Why this role

• Hands on technical work with real, high reliability products
• Long term programmes with structured engineering processes
• Opportunity to broaden exposure into RF and advanced test equipment
• Supportive, collaborative engineering environment

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. xwzovoh The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.