NPI Development Engineer

Production Test Engineer – NPI

Location:

Blackbushe

We’re working with a leading engineering organisation developing advanced underwater acoustic and sensing technologies, seeking a Production Test Engineer to join their New Product Introduction (NPI) team. This is a hands‑on role focused on bringing new electronic products into production, ensuring robust, efficient, and scalable test solutions.

You’ll play a key role in bridging design and manufacturing, helping to deliver high‑quality products through well‑engineered test systems and processes.

• Design and develop electronic test jigs and production test equipment
• Support bring‑up, validation, and verification of new PCB assemblies
• Develop both automated and manual test solutions to improve production efficiency
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to ensure design for testability
• Create technical documentation, specifications, and test procedures
• Manage configuration and version control of test systems
• Support fault‑finding and debugging across hardware and software systems
• Contribute to project estimation and planning activities
• Mentor and support colleagues within the team
• Support test equipment across its full lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning and continuous improvement

You are a proactive and solutions‑driven engineer who enjoys working in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments. You bring a strong problem‑solving mindset and are motivated by continuous improvement and delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes.

• Electronics design and test development
• Production or manufacturing test systems
• Programming in C, C++ or C#
• Working within Linux command‑line environments
• Fault finding and debugging of electronic and software systems
• Technical documentation and code reviews
• Working within structured engineering or development processes

Experience supporting production teams and developing automated test systems would be advantageous.

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline
• Equivalent industry experience will also be considered

• Work on cutting‑edge technology within a highly innovative engineering environment
• Be part of a collaborative NPI team shaping the next generation of products
• Opportunity to influence production efficiency and product quality at scale
• Supportive environment with strong technical development opportunities

If you’re interested in applying or would like to learn more, please get in touch.

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