Electronic Test Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited
Shipley
3 months ago
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Location: Bradford

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Overview:

Our Client based in Bradford provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • As a Electronic Test Engineer you'll be involved in the design of electronic and RF circuits as part of a multi-functional team
  • Documentation and presentation of designs
  • Transfer of products from Engineering to Production
  • Production documentation and technical reports
  • Maintain a high standard of product documentation and design logbooks, including preparation for design reviews.
  • Contribute to design and project reviews and liase with other departments
  • Compile regular progress reports and technical reports, both verbal and written
  • Contribute to regular Daily Stand-Up Meetings
  • Communicate verbally and using presentations to peers, managers and junior staff
  • Foster and maintain good customer and supplier relations
  • Provide production support and fault-finding
  • Training of Test Technicians and Senior Technicians/Technicians
  • Plan, implement and coordinate own activities against objectives set by management
  • Meet project timescales
  • Assist with customer returns
  • Any other reasonable duties as directed by a member of management
  • Identify continuous improvements in both product design, processes, yield and performance margins

Career Path and Training:

  • Our Client have a well-defined Engineering Grading Structure through where you can develop
  • They provide RF training to equip their employees with the appropriate skills tailored to our business
  • They encourage and assist in your journey to Chartered Engineer

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates GroupPrivacy Notice.

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