Electrical Test Engineer
Location: Haverhill, CB4 0AB (full-time on-site)
Contract: 2-3 months
Rate: Negotiable (inside IR35)
About the Role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the reliability testing of advanced network cards in line with an agreed Reliability Test Plan. This is a hands-on role involving test setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and data collection, with work split between our onsite oven-testing facility and an external partner lab in Haverhill.
The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers to design and validate test setups, check wiring and schematics, run regression tests, and execute scripted procedures across both Windows and Linux platforms. Due to the lab's location, applicants should have access to their own transport.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and run reliability and regression tests on network cards.
Operate and monitor environmental ovens (temperature/humidity cycling).
Work with test scripts, wiring checks, and test automation across Linux and Windows platforms.
Collect and analyse results in Excel, providing clear, accurate documentation.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure tests are executed safely, reliably, and to plan.
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong understanding of complex electronics and system-level testing.
Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts.
Experience with RS232 communications.
Scripting skills (Bash/Linux).
Competent with Excel for test data logging and analysis.
Desirable (Nice-to-Have)
Knowledge of networking technologies (Ethernet standards, PRBS, PCIe, 100G-CR2/CR4).
Experience with Python or C programming.
Familiarity with temperature/humidity cycling equipment.
Why Join?
This is an excellent short-term opportunity for an engineer with a background in electronics, test, or reliability who enjoys practical, problem-solving work. You'll gain exposure to advanced networking hardware and test systems in a collaborative, supportive environment