Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Bedlington Northumberland
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We are working with a well-established, globally backed electronics manufacturer in the North East who are continuing to invest in their engineering capability due to ongoing growth.
This is a hands-on Electronics Test Engineer position within a high-spec manufacturing environment, supporting the development, optimisation and maintenance of test systems for complex electronic products used in critical applications.
The Role
The position offers a broad remit across production support, test development and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include:
* Supporting production with automated test equipment
* Fault finding to component level on electronic assemblies
* Designing and building test hardware and fixtures
* Developing and modifying test software (e.g. LabVIEW, Python)
* Interpreting customer test specifications and translating into internal processes
* Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability
* Supporting new product introduction activities
* Producing and maintaining technical documentation, including test procedures and schematics
* Acting as a key point of contact for test-related activity across the site
Requirements
* HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
* Experience within an electronics manufacturing or production environment
* Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability
* Experience using standard test instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and signal generators
* Exposure to automated test systems
* Interest or experience in programming (LabVIEW, Python, C++, VB or similar)
* Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a small engineering team
Opportunity
This role offers the chance to take ownership of test processes within a complex manufacturing environment, with scope to contribute to equipment development and wider engineering improvements. There is clear potential for progression into more senior or specialised engineering positions over time.
The business offers a stable, supportive environment with ongoing investment and a strong engineering focus.
Package
* Competitive salary
* Bonus / incentive scheme
* Enhanced pension
* Healthcare cashback plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Flexible working options
* Additional lifestyle and retail benefits