Development and Production Test Engineer Electronic/Electrical
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Guidant Global is proud to partner with a prestigious Ministry of Defence organisation in the UK. Our client is seeking an experienced Development and Production Test Engineer with a strong background in Electronic/Electrical engineering. In this crucial role you will support the testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub‑systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. Your expertise will be essential in providing technical support to the manufacturing test capability, ensuring that programme targets are met in terms of time, cost, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide test engineering support to operators on the shop floor, including the introduction of new test equipment.
* Test and diagnose complex electrical/electronic systems, sub‑assemblies, and circuit cards down to the component level.
* Generate test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports based on higher‑level requirements and information.
* Promptly identify remedial and corrective actions to ensure manufacturing continues in line with the programme following production test failures.
* Support meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on test engineering actions and investigations.
Essential
* Minimum HNC level of Engineering qualifications or equivalent.
* Good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, and fault diagnosis techniques, with demonstrable experience down to electronic component level.
* Awareness of electrical/electronic sub‑system and system design, integration and test principles.
* Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports.
* Ability to plan and organise one's work according to assigned priorities.
Advantageous
* Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at the subsystem level.
* Experience in operating manual and automated test equipment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.
* CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
* Environmental testing would also be an advantage.
* High Voltage training/awareness.
* SAP Beneficial.
* MS Office skills.
Familiarity With Core Equipment
* Digital multimeters (DMMs)
* Oscilloscopes
* Power supplies
* Counter timers
* Signal/function generators
* Current clamps
Additional Desirable Experience
* Vector Network Analysers (VNAs)
* Spectrum analysers
* Waveguides
* RF power sensors
What Happens Now?
Upon submission of your application, if it meets our selection criteria you will be contacted via e‑mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. The screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after the offer stage.
More About the Role
Our client has a strong partnership with the UK military that spans over 70 years, delivering essential defence capabilities across land, sea, and air. The position is based at the client’s Bolton facility – one of the North West’s leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers, bike racks, a nearby petrol station, an onsite canteen, and training and development opportunities for all employees.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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