Senior Electronics Test Engineer
Permanent | Southend‑on‑Sea
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (DOE)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics Test Engineer to join a growing electronics manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical capability, excellent organisation, and a passion for delivering high‑quality electronic products.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out functional testing on board‑level audio products, ensuring all equipment is correctly tested, calibrated, and certified according to defined test procedures.
* Fault‑find to component level across final assemblies and sub‑assemblies, identifying root causes and carrying out effective repairs.
* Perform high‑accuracy PCB rework, including single‑sided and PTH multi‑layer boards with both through‑hole and surface‑mount components.
* Work closely with the design team on the creation and maintenance of test procedures.
* Provide technical support and training to electronics test and production teams when required.
* Read and interpret circuit schematics, understanding analogue and digital circuits of moderate complexity.
* Ensure excellent time management and organisation, completing tasks efficiently and to quality standards.
* Follow health and safety procedures, reporting any faulty tools, equipment, or jigs.
* Maintain a clean and tidy working environment within the department.
* Collaborate with the department supervisor to deliver accurate technical feedback on PCB batches received from sub‑contract assembly partners, supporting continuous quality improvement.
About You
* Strong experience in electronic fault‑finding to component level.
* Skilled in detailed PCB rework and handling complex assemblies.
* Confident in interpreting schematics and understanding circuit functionality.
* A proactive communicator with excellent organisational skills.
* Keen attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high technical standards.
How to Apply
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