Test Engineer

Job title - Test Engineer About Cosmic Equipment UK:

Cosmic Equipment UK are a growing company in an exciting high technology area at the forefront of new developments powering the green revolution.

Cosmic Equipment UK are a dedicated, engineering-based organisation with the skills to meet the demanding needs of our expanding customer base of global device manufacturers around the world. At our base in the UK, we focus on developing solutions for testing challenging new technologies such as GaN and SiC as well as for the latest generation of mosfets, IGBT's, diodes, SCR's and bipolars.

We have a track record of investing in our people and work hard to ensure that all our staff are well informed, well trained and well-motivated to be completely responsive to our customer needs.

Product development is core to our existence, and we have introduced a significant new product nearly every year since our origins in the early 80's; our Mostrak test system has been through constant cycles of renewal, whilst always retaining compatibility. We operate seamlessly between our Engineering, Manufacture and Test, Customer Support and Technical Sales groups. Our success also lies in investing in and working closely with our external manufacturing base to ensure we are as responsive and nimble as possible whilst drawing on the experience and production efficiency of our family of dedicated CEM partners and OEM manufacturers.

Above all, Cosmic Equipment UK is responsive.

The Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products shipped by Cosmic Equipment UK are tested in accordance with the relevant test specifications and quality requirements. The role performs bench, module and system testing across the Mostrak and M2 product ranges, together with calibration of precision equipment in line with approved procedures.

The role also undertakes fault-finding and rework of printed circuit boards at component level, using schematics and appropriate test equipment to identify, investigate and resolve faults. Each system is managed as a mini-project, with ownership of the associated documentation, workload and delivery deadline.

• Perform consistent verification and validation routines for company products in accordance with relevant test specifications and procedures.
• Carry out bench, module and system testing across Mostrak and M2 products.
• Test and assess customer returns, identifying faults and confirming effective resolution.
• Perform calibrations on precision equipment in accordance with approved calibration procedures.
• Investigate and correct malfunctions identified during testing.
• Carry out component-level fault-finding and rework on traditional and surface-mount printed circuit boards.
• Read and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics to identify relevant components and sections of a circuit.
• Maintain accurate test records, system paperwork and supporting documentation.
• Manage each system as a mini-project, organising priorities and workload to meet agreed deadlines.
• Provide clear feedback and improvement suggestions to Engineering to support product quality and reliability.
• Develop and improve test methods to increase the efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of the test process.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing and Customer Support to resolve product and test issues.
• Contribute to a safe working environment and comply with company health and safety requirements.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required by management.

• Component-level repair skills for traditional through-hole and surface-mount devices.
• Ability to fault-find complex electronic circuits to component level using circuit diagrams and…