Test Development Engineer

Job Summary

Candour Talent is recruiting a Test Development Engineer for their client based in Newport.

Employment Type:

Permanent/Full Time

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday
Salary:
Negotiated – Competitive

• Develop and maintain automated and manual test procedures for electronic equipment and assemblies.
• Design and commission test fixtures, hardware, and software for in‑circuit, functional, and system‑level testing.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure testability and manufacturability of products.
• Analyse test data, identify failure trends, and drive corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Support the introduction of new products by creating and validating test solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to production test technicians and engineers.
• Maintain documentation for test procedures, equipment, and results.

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in developing test solutions for electronic assemblies, ideally in a contract manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in test software development (e.g., LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, C/C++).
• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCB design, and fault‑finding techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and fixture design.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).
• Knowledge of EMC, safety, and regulatory compliance testing.
• Previous experience working with sub‑contract manufacturers or in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.

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