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
1. Design and execute test plans and specifications for new electronic products
2. Ensure alignment with customer requirements and internal quality standards
3. Perform failure mode and root cause analysis to improve product reliability
4. Design, develop, and implement custom automated test systems and fixtures
5. Develop and maintain software for controlling test equipment (e.g. LabVIEW, Python, C/C++)
6. Maintain and optimise existing test systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency
7. Manage firmware version control and suppor...