Your newpany
A global leader in industrial technology and automation, this organisation designs and manufactures advanced drive and control solutions used worldwide. Based at an award-winning manufacturing site in Congleton, the businessbines engineering excellence with a strong focus on innovation, digitisation, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where engineering best practice is shared globally.
Your new role
As a Test Engineer within a high-performance manufacturing environment, you’ll take ownership of delivering robust, scalable test solutions across a variable speed drives portfolio. The role blends hands-on engineering with continuous improvement, supporting both existing production and new product introductions.You’ll design, deploy, and maintain PCB- and product-level test systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, andpliance. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and global engineering teams, you’ll analyse machine data, troubleshoot issues, and drive capability improvements. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring technicians and colleagues on test engineering principles.This role suits engineers from electronics, test, automation, manufacturing, or electrical engineering backgrounds who enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced, technology-led environment.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential:
1. Electrical and Electronic Engineering Qualification, NVQ Level 3, HNC, Degree (or equivalent experience)
2. Hands-on experience with automated and/or manual test systems in a manufacturing environment
3. Strong problem-solving capability, including the use of statistical or data-driven methods
4. Ability tomunicateplex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Desirable:
5. Exposure to programming ( C/C++, graphical or low-code environments)
6. Experience with ICT or flying-probe test platforms ( Keysight, Teradyne, Takaya, SPEA)
7. Familiarity with PLC-based control systems (TIA Portal experience advantageous)
8. Knowledge of PUWER and practical risk assessment processes
What you'll get in return
9. Salary up to £55,000
10. Annual performance-related bonus
11. Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
12. Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%
13. 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
14. Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days of holiday
15. Long-term career development within a global engineering organisation