Job Description
Advantech (Gaming Solutions) is a highly successful product division within the $2bn+ turnover global IPC Advantech Corporation business.
Specialising in custom embedded industrial computer hardware and software products which are sold around the world, we are currently looking to expand our UK design team with the appointment of an electronics hardware Application & Test Engineer.
This opportunity is open to graduate electronics engineers and also to aspiring undergraduate engineers wanting to develop a career in the electronics engineering industry.
For the successful candidate without a suitable prior engineering qualification or relevant experience, Advantech is offering a three year company funded University led day release engineering degree level apprenticeship with a starting at a salary of £24,000 p.a. Post successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will fulfil the permanent full time post of Application & Test Engineer.
For a pre-qualified electronics engineer the position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience in terms of joining the apprenticeship scheme at a later entry point to achieve an engineering degree, and also for the remuneration package offered.
As a niche embedded electronics R&D and D&D engineering design team, we are primarily looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person with a genuine interest to develop a career in the electronics industry, with the drive and commitment to contribute to the future growth of our business.
Job Functions:
Product testing:
* Motherboard, system, module and sub-assembly verification and validation testing using a range of hardware and software test equipment and tools
* Edge and corner case testing
* Hardware stress, duration and thermal testing
* Benchmarking and operational performance testing
* Continuous evaluation and improvement of the test environment and testing methodology
Customer support:
* Supporting our global customer base to investigate and resolve customer support cases carrying out in depth investigations and debug activities
* Supporting onsite customer troubleshooting
* Working with other Advantech departments globally to resolve customer technical issues & questions
Support activities:
* Supporting departmental workshop tasks to fulfil works orders and interdepartmental engineering support requests
Administrative:
* Maintenance of engineering test documentation & documentation control systems,
* Creation of test reports & procedures
Key Personal Attributes:
* Good problem solving ability
* Strong practical skills
* Attention to detail
* Team player able to work in a multi-skilled engineering environment
* Highly self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
* Task oriented and practically minded.
Qualifications & Key Skills:
Essential :
Apprenticeship Route : BEng Engineering Practice (Hons) - [Electronics pathway]
Apprenticeship course requirements:
* 112 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject areas, or relevant experience.
* GCSE English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) if 19 years old or younger.
* GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) if 19 years old or younger.
* Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification or evidence of relevant experience in an engineering field.
Pre-Qualified Applicant Route :
* Minimum of HNC (or relevant industrial experience) in electronics or computer hardware engineering
General Requirements:
* Holds valid United Kingdom identification.
* Right to work in the UK required (must be 3+ years to last full length of course for the apprenticeship route).
Desirable :
* Demonstrable interest or experience in microelectronics, computer hardware technology or related computer engineering discipline.
* Competent with the Microsoft Office software suite.
* A working level understanding of PC technology architectures and operating systems.
Training:
* Full and progressive OJT will be given on; the bespoke technology we produce, the tools and work environment, and the wider business products and activities.
Timeline
* The application stage will be open until 23.59 on the 26th Aug 2025, no applications will be considered after this time.
* Interviews will be held between the 26th and the 29th of August.
* Appointment of the successful candidate will be announced on the 29th August with a projected start date with Advantech on the 15th September 2025.