Production Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

## Production Engineer Apply locations:
Advanced Newcastle time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR26 000832

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.
** Purpose of the role
** To develop, maintain and improve In-Circuit Test systems, production test processes and test fixtures for printed circuit board assemblies.

The role supports manufacturing teams through hands-on problem solving, maintaining production test equipment and fixtures, and improving test reliability and first-pass yield on the shop floor.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Design, develop, maintain and improve In-Circuit Test programmes, fixtures and production test processes for PCB assemblies.
* Support new product introduction by defining suitable production test methods and ensuring test readiness before release to manufacture.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with test equipment, test fixtures and PCB assemblies to support efficient production and high first-pass yield.
* Work closely with production operators, technicians, quality and design teams to improve test coverage, product reliability and ease of manufacture.
* Analyse test data, identify trends and provide clear feedback to support yield improvement and root cause analysis.
* Maintain ICT equipment, test fixtures and related documentation, ensuring systems remain safe, reliable and suitable for production use.
* Document test procedures, test changes, fault findings and improvement actions to support traceability and knowledge sharing.
* Develop and maintain software for in-house production tracking and test-related systems, including applications using MS Visual Basic, MS SQL and NI LabVIEW.
** Attributes
* *** Criteria
* * Relevant Experience
* Practical experience in electronics and software development, including LabVIEW.
* Experience in a manufacturing, electronics production or production engineering environment.
* Experience working with In-Circuit Test platforms such as Keysight, Teradyne or similar automated test systems is preferred.
* Experience supporting yield improvement, root cause analysis or continuous improvement activities is preferred.
* Exposure to CAD, PCB design tools or test fixture design is preferred.
* Programming experience in LabVIEW, Python, C#, Visual Basic, Embedded C or C is preferred

Education and TrainingBEng Degree in electronics, electrical engineering or a related discipline.

Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge
* Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
* Practical fault-finding ability at PCB assembly level, with confidence interpreting test results and technical information.
* Methodical approach to problem solving, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering, production, quality and technical teams.
* Willingness to develop skills in automated test systems, test software, fixture design and production engineering processes.
* Appreciation of mechanical engineering principles, especially where they apply to test fixture design, build and maintenance.#Advanced If you're excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself by uploading your CV.
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