Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 excellent benefits Sponsorship: Not available The Opportunity - Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) Were working with an innovative engineering company developing advanced electronic products. They are looking for a hands-on Test Development Engineer to design and build a bespoke ATE (Automated Test Equipment) system for complex electronic products. This is a hardware-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys building complete test systems (hardware integration etc). The Role - Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) Youll take ownership of the design, build, and deployment of a custom test system, working closely with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams. Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Key responsibilities: Design and develop hardware for ATE systems, including fixtures, interface boards, and switching Define test architecture and Design for Testability (DfT) requirements Build and integrate complete test systems from concept to production Work with software engineers to ensure seamless hardware/software integration Support NPI, pilot builds, and production ramp Troubleshoot issues and drive yield and performance improvements Validate and document test systems for manufacturing use Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Essential: Strong background in electronic hardware (analogue, digital, power, high-speed) Experience designing or building test systems / ATE hardware Hands-on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) Ability to develop test plans and system-level solutions Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Desirable: Experience with DfT, BIST, or production test environments Knowledge of manufacturing processes (SMT, functional test, etc.) Experience with fixtures, interface boards, or custom test hardware Exposure to CAD or working with mechanical teams (fixtures / 3D printed parts) This is a great opportunity to join a global technology company that are investing heavily in R&D and their ATE systems. If you have any specific questions about this Test Development Engineer role, please contact David on 01582 350052