Job Title: Test Development Engineer
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (on-site)
Salary: £45,000 + benefits
A well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation is looking for a Test Development Engineer to join its Engineering team. This role focuses on the development, validation, and continuous improvement of testing solutions for advanced electronic systems used in high-performance applications.
You will be responsible for designing automated test equipment (ATE), supporting production, and contributing to New Product Introduction (NPI) and risk analysis (PFMEA) activities. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering, software development, and problem-solving in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute test plans and specifications for new electronic products
Ensure alignment with customer requirements and internal quality standards
Perform failure mode and root cause analysis to improve product reliability
Design, develop, and implement custom automated test systems and fixtures
Develop and maintain software for controlling test equipment (e.g. LabVIEW, Python, C/C++)
Maintain and optimise existing test systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency
Manage firmware version control and support programming processes
Production & Engineering Support
Provide technical troubleshooting and diagnostic support to production teams
Deliver training and guidance to technicians on test equipment and procedures
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support product introduction and improvements
Verify and validate test equipment against defined requirements and standards
Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with quality management systems
Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders Skills & Experience
Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent practical experience
Experience in electronics test engineering within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong programming skills for test automation and control systems
Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
Strong written and verbal communication skills Desirable
Experience with LabVIEW or similar test platforms
Knowledge of Python, C, C++ or C#
Experience with SQL databases for data acquisition and analysis
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools for engineering applications