Test Engineer – LabVIEW Location: Peterlee Salary: Up to £45,000 Contract: Permanent We're working with an established engineering and manufacturing business in Peterlee that designs and produces advanced rechargeable battery solutions. They are looking to add a Test Engineer (LabVIEW) to their Engineering team to support new product development and ongoing manufacturing test capability. This role would suit a proactive and detail-oriented test engineer with strong LabVIEW experience, a structured approach to problem solving, and a genuine interest in developing automated test equipment in a production-focused environment. The Role Working within the Engineering team, you will support new product testing and development while assisting with the design, development and maintenance of custom automated test equipment. You'll collaborate closely with Electronics Test Engineers, Test Technicians, NPI, Production and Quality teams to deliver robust, reliable test solutions. Key Responsibilities Test Design & Execution Design and execute test plans for new rechargeable battery products Develop test specifications in line with customer requirements and SPQP standards Conduct failure mode analysis and support prevention activities to improve product reliability Equipment Development & Maintenance Design, develop and validate new automated test equipment and fixtures Maintain, improve and troubleshoot existing test equipment to ensure accuracy and efficiency Manage version control of compiled firmware (hex files) and support programming fixtures Production & Technical Support Provide technical support and fault-finding expertise to production teams Contribute to PFMEA activities and provide test input into NPI processes Quality, Validation & Reporting Verify and validate test equipment in line with company and industry standards Maintain accurate test documentation in accordance with quality management systems Produce clear test reports and communicate results internally and externally Knowledge, Skills & Experience Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng) or equivalent experience Previous experience in a test engineering role within electronics or manufacturing Strong programming skills in LabVIEW (primary tool, established VI libraries) Additional programming experience in C# and Arduino platforms Experience using SQL databases for test data acquisition and analysis Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability on both equipment and products Excellent IT skills across a range of applications Clear written and verbal communication skills Highly organised, self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise effectively Why apply? Salary up to £45,000 Hands-on role with strong involvement in new product development Opportunity to design and influence automated test systems Collaborative engineering environment with long-term stability Clear scope for technical development and continuous improvement For more information or to apply, contact: Lewis Phillips 01582 369359