PCB Test Engineer Defence Manufacturing

Location: Westhoughton

Title:

PCB Test Engineer  Defence Manufacturing (Fault Finding)
Location :
Bolton
Salary/Rate:
£25.31  £27.54/Per Hour PAYE
£34.00  £37.00/Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35
Contract type:  Contingent work assignment

About the role
Guidant Global is working with a leading UK defence manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Electronics Test Engineer for a production-based role. You'll be working directly with test equipment on the shop floor  diagnosing faults down to circuit card and component level on complex electrical and electronic assemblies.

This is not a design role. If you're happiest with a scope in hand and a fault to chase down rather than a  CAD screen , this is built for you.

What you'll be doing
Fault-finding and diagnostics on  PCBs and electronic sub-systems  down to component level
Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and power supplies
Supporting new test facilities, specifications, and operator instructions
Working closely with production and quality teams to hit build schedules
Contributing to defect reviews and corrective actions in a controlled defence environment

What you'll bring
HNC (or equivalent) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with electronic test and fault finding  PCB/board-level, not just system-level
Solid grasp of digital and analogue measurement techniques
Confidence writing test instructions, specifications, and technical reports

Nice to have (not essential)
RF/microwave exposure at sub-system level
Automated test equipment (ATE) experience
Environmental or high-voltage testing awareness
Defence or other regulated manufacturing background (aerospace, automotive, rail)
SAP exposure

Why this role
Real faults, real test equipment  genuinely hands-on
Stable, long-term defence programme, not short-term firefighting
Clear processes and strong production support
Supportive, experienced engineering team