Role: Electronics Test Engineer
Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience
Our client is looking for an Electronics Test Engineer to support both product development and quality assurance across a range of electronic products.
Working with low-voltage systems such as wireless charging, USB power, and motor-driven devices, you'll help ensure performance and reliability in demanding environments.
This varied role offers a 50/50 split between development and testing, perfect for someone who enjoys both building and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities include:
Product Development (50%)
* Support development of new and existing electronic products
* Build, modify, and test prototypes and pre-production units
* Carry out functional and performance testing on PCBs and assemblies
* Analyse electronic circuits including:
o Power regulation and protection
o USB and wireless charging systems
o Motor control and feedback circuits
* Review designs against standards.
* Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials
* Identify design issues and support continuous improvement
* Collaborate with engineering teams on product iterations
Quality Assurance & Testing (50%)
* Perform verification and validation testing against product requirements
* Conduct testing on production units and incoming electronic assemblies
* Investigate failures from:
o Production testing
o Environmental and endurance testing
o Customer returns
* Carry out component- and PCB-level fault finding
* Identify root causes and support corrective actions (CAPA)
* Support pre-compliance testing activities (e.g. EMC investigations)
* Ensure all testing and failures are clearly documented and traceable
Skills and experience:
* Strong practical experience with low-voltage electronic systems
* Proven experience in PCB-level fault finding and diagnostics
* Background in testing power electronics, charging circuits, or control systems
* Confident using test equipment including:
o Multimeters
o Oscilloscopes
o Power supplies and electronic loads
* Ability to diagnose issues down to component level
* Strong technical reporting and documentation skills
* Experience within marine, automotive, or rugged electronics environments is advantageous
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