Contract Test Engineer - Electronic Device / Embedded Systems Location: Manchester - Onsite Rate: up to £55 ph - Outside IR35 Contract length: 3 months initially We're supporting an electronics business in South Manchester who is looking for an experienced Test Engineer to support the validation of a new robotic camera system. The electronic device is a network connected digital camera with pan and tilt capability, designed for use in a real-time operational environment. You'll be responsible for expanding the current test coverage, focusing on more complex, scenario based testing across hardware and embedded software. The Role: You'll be working with a physical camera test setup onsite. While a basic test plan and templates are already in place, the focus of this contract is to: Review requirements and existing test plans Develop detailed test cases and test scripts Carry out predominantly manual testing Perform complex scenario-based testing (e.g. multiple variables interacting such as on-screen display during pan/tilt movement) Execute tests and document results clearly and in line with procedural standards There is scope to introduce test automation if you feel it adds value, but this is primarily a manual testing role. Skills and Experience required: Strong experience testing electronic / hardware based products Experience testing embedded software or real-time systems Confident creating test cases from requirements Able to work independently with excellent attention to detail Clear and structured documentation skills Experience testing camera systems, imaging devices, or motion-based products (pan/tilt systems) would be highly advantageous, but is not essential. This role would suit someone comfortable working hands on with physical hardware in a lab-style environment. If you're a Test Engineer with experience testing embedded software or hardware based systems please get in touch.