Job Description
Test Engineer – Hardware Build
Location: Chippenham
Contract: Long-term, ongoing contract
Rates: Competitive / Negotiable depending on experience
Our client, a globally recognised engineering organisation, is seeking a Test Engineer – Hardware Build to join their Test Engineering team on a long-term contract basis.
This opportunity would suit a hands-on Test Engineer with a strong background in hardware build, or an experienced Wireperson looking to step into a more test-focused engineering role. You’ll be joining a collaborative, technically driven environment where individual contribution is recognised and valued.
The Role
Working alongside the Test Engineering department, you will be responsible for building, commissioning, and maintaining automated and manual test equipment used both internally and by external customers.
The role combines practical hardware assembly with technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
1. Build, test, and commission hardware test equipment
2. Collaborate with Test Development Engineers on hardware selection and design
3. Source components, materials, and test equipment
4. Translate product specifications into power distribution, safety circuits, and protective housings
5. Carry...