A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Product Engineer to join a specialist engineering team within a high-technology organisation operating in the optical communications and fibre-optic connectivity industry, supporting the development and introduction of advanced electro-optical products into manufacture.
This role performs the duties of the Product Engineer position and reports to a senior engineering stakeholder within the product and manufacturing organisation. The position is open to candidates from an Electronics, Production or Systems Engineering background.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop robust test solutions for verification and validation of product performance against defined requirements
* Support new product developments from design through to manufacture, including transfer of assembly and test processes into production
* Fault find and analyse complex integrated systems and subsystems using a structured and methodical approach
* Design, build, and maintain test equipment to support verification and production testing, including electro-optical systems
* Analyse test data and produce clear technical reports to support engineering and manufacturing decisions
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to improve test coverage, tooling capability, and team efficiency
* Create hardware and software-based test solutions to agreed budgets and timescales
* Define test procedures and tools to reduce reliance on specialist knowledge within manufacturing environments
* Generate test requirements for new designs entering volume manufacture
* Support manufacturing improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and supply chain standardisation
* Produce procurement specifications for third-party suppliers delivering ATE, bed-of-nails fixtures, and bespoke test platforms
* Support product introduction activities at volume manufacturing sites when required
The ideal candidate would have
* Experience in verification and validation within a product development or manufacturing environment
* Hands-on hardware test and debug experience on complex systems
* Exposure to electro-optical, electronic, or integrated system testing
* Software-based test development experience (e.g. Python, LabVIEW)
* An understanding of assembly and test processes and their impact on quality and reliability
* Experience supporting products transitioning from development into production
The ideal candidate must have
* A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics
* 3–5 years of relevant industry experience
* A strong test background with proven fault-finding capability
* Clear and effective communication skills with engineers and stakeholders
* A structured, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* A strong commitment to quality, delivery, and continuous improvement
* Right to work in the United Kingdom
This position offers a benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:
* Flexible working hours and remote working options
* Structured onboarding programme
* Ongoing learning, training, and professional development
* A collaborative, purpose-driven working culture
* Opportunities to contribute to innovative, future-focused technologies
If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert.
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