Electronic Test Engineer (Resistors)

Jackie Kerr Recruitment
Bedlington, NE22 6BP, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
21 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

25 days annual leave Plus a ‘special day’ equivalent to one day per year Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc Cycle to work scheme Option to buy shares annually Flexi time Free parking

Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for an Electronic Test Engineer to join their growing team within the resistors side.

Electronic Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting production with the running of automated test equipment
  • Setting up and maintaining electrical measurement systems
  • Evaluating and interpreting customer test specifications
  • Designing and constructing test hardware
  • Modifying/generating test code
  • Developing an understanding of the production test machinery and becoming the in-house expert on its function and use
  • Researching, designing, and developing equipment/processes to optimise productivity and workflow
  • Updating/producing technical documentation such as circuit diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions
  • Identifying and procuring new test equipment
  • Providing training to / and supporting production operators
  • Working with Quality to develop golden samples required for day-to-day checks on machines
  • Overseeing the calibration and controlling the movement of test equipment within production

Electronic Test Engineer Ideal Candidate:

  • HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent
  • Relevant experience in an electronics production environment
  • Good fault diagnosis skills down to component level
  • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters
  • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team, but able to tackle solo projects when needed
  • A keen interest in software programming (Labview, CVI, Python, VB, C++)
  • Knowledge of remote Instrumentation Control
  • Practical electronics skills

Working Hours and Benefits:

  • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm
  • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year
  • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Option to buy shares annually
  • Flexi time
  • Free parking

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years.

We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.

We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.

The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.

So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!

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