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Electronic Test Engineer

Cramlington
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: Electronics Test Engineer

Location: Cramlington

Salary: Highly Competitive

Benefits: Pension scheme, professional development opportunities, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, on-site parking

Working Hours:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

The Company:

This company is a globally respected, high-tech electronics manufacturer with a strong engineering heritage. They are renowned for innovation and delivering mission-critical solutions to customers across aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors. With cutting-edge facilities and a supportive work culture, they offer an exciting platform for ambitious engineers to grow and thrive.

Job Description:

As an Electronics Test Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of the engineering team, supporting production through developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated test systems. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a solid foundation in electronics who is eager to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting day-to-day production test operations

  • Designing and constructing test hardware and software

  • Investigating and resolving test failures

  • Modifying test code to automate procedures

  • Producing and maintaining technical documentation

  • Providing training to production teams

  • Contributing to improvement projects and the introduction of new equipment and products

    Skills & Experience:

    To succeed as an Electronics Test Engineer, you should possess the following:

  • A degree in Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

  • A proactive, hands-on approach

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

  • Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines

  • Competence in MS Office for documentation and reporting

    Desirable:

  • Experience with LabView, CVI, Python, or VB

  • Familiarity with Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Digital Multimeters

  • Practical electronics and fault diagnosis skills

    Why Should You Apply?

  • The Electronics Test Engineer role offers exposure to high-tech products and systems that make real-world impact

  • You'll join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in a growing organisation

  • Career progression is encouraged, with training and mentorship available

  • It’s a varied and stimulating role where you can really make your mark

    If you're ready to launch or develop your engineering career, apply now for this Electronics Test Engineer opportunity and be part of something meaningful

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