Test Engineer

Position:
Test Engineer

Location:

Cramlington

This an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, working as part of a dedicated team of engineers. You will provide essential Test Engineering support across manufacturing, helping to diagnose complex electrical and electronic systems and ensuring production continues efficiently and to programme.

• Providing Test Engineering support to operators on the shopfloor
• Supporting the introduction and implementation of new test equipment
• Testing and diagnosing complex electrical and electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level
• Applying digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles to identify and resolve faults
• Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements and technical information
• Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions following production test failures
• Working closely with Manufacturing to ensure production can continue in line with programme requirements
• Supporting investigations into test failures and providing appropriate technical solutions
• Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations, providing updates on Test Engineering actions, investigations and progress
• Planning and organising workload effectively in line with assigned priorities

• Minimum HNC level Engineering qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in electrical/electronic test engineering and fault diagnosis down to component level
• Good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Awareness of electrical/electronic subsystem and system design, integration and test principles
• Experience generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Quality and Operations teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
• A methodical and analytical approach to problem solving

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy