Development Test Engineer - FTC

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We are excited to announce a new fixed‑term opportunity for a Development Test Engineer located in Severn Beach, Bristol.

Date: 5 Dec 2025

Business Unit:
Plasma Technology

Location:

Bristol, GB, BS35 4GG

• Provide technical assistance on product engineering issues on released platforms, investigate design or customer issues, identify root causes, use PT methodology 8D RCA, collate evidence, support new build documentation, interrogate BOM, ECO, DP.
• Support product improvements and product correction validation, implement improvements to current released products, develop test documentation, advise production engineering, support corrective action requests, provide feedback to design team, keep documentation up to date.
• Ensure quality is at the forefront, monitor, report and optimise product quality, react to quality notifications and customer feedback.

• HND or higher (Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic disciplines).

• Substantial experience in electro‑mechanical systems production engineering environment – preferably small batch, high technology system integration.
• Experience in a fast‑paced operations environment.
• Commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of Design validation methodologies, such as Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly and Design for Service.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Recent and practical experience of mechanical and electrical assembly.

In addition to a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work‑life balance, Oxford Instruments offers 25 days annual leave, early finish on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.

Note to recruitment agencies:
Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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