Production Engineer

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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.

• 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.

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

BEng Degree in electronics, electrical engineering or a related discipline.

• 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.