Senior Test Engineer
Bolton, £50K per annum
Job Summary:
The Senior Test Engineer will provide manufacturing test hardware support for PCBA's, sub-assemblies, modules and final assemblies. This role involves supporting existing manufacturing test equipment as well as designing and producing new test solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop manufacturing test strategies for PCBA, Module and Final assemblies.
* Provide test specifications to support new products, modules and assemblies.
* Design appropriate test fixtures and equipment for PCBA, sub-assemblies, modules and final assembly.
* Support existing test equipment both on-site and with suppliers.
* Specify parts, assemble, validate and maintain manufacturing test equipment.
* Maintain a close relationship with design engineering team to direct design for manufacture/test.
* Support legacy software tools and databases.
* Assist with prototype builds and NPI, providing feedback on design for assembly/test issues to the engineering design team.
* Provide support for manufacturing test, assist in diagnostics and failure analysis.
* Perform fault analysis to component level.
* Analyse data to identify fault trends and prioritise corrective actions.
* Identify test escapes and implement fixes.
* Provide work instructions to support product test and configuration.
Requirements:
* Excellent IT productivity tool knowledge (MS Office tools, Excel, Word etc).
* Good written and communication skills.
* Demonstrable understanding of electronic principles.
* Experience of debugging electronic circuits down to component level.
* Knowledge and experience of LabView is an advantage.
* Core coding skills (i.e. Python, XML, C#, C++).
* Able to demonstrate problem-solving ability.
* Proficient data analysis skills.
* Self-motivated and able to work alone or in a team environment.
* Experience of electronics CAD systems is essential and Mechanical CAD is desirable.
* Lean and six sigma training is desirable.
Benefits:
* Bonus of up to 10%.
* 25 days holiday increasing to 30 with length of service.
* 4x death in service cover.
* Private healthcare.
* 5% company pension.
* Free EV charging and parking.