Production Test Engineer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Production Test Engineer to join on an initial 6-month contract. As the Production Test Engineer, you will be tasked to carry out production test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and sub-level.

Role: Production Test Engineer
Pay: Up to £33.60 per hour via Umbrella
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week
Contract: 6-month contract – potential to be extended to 12-months
Location: Bolton
IR35 Status: Inside
SC Clearance: Valid SC

Responsibilities

• Testing of complex electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, and diagnosis of production test failures down to component level.
• Generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
• Providing technical support to test operators to facilitate the efficient throughput of prime equipment hardware during production.
• Identification of remedial and corrective actions following test failures, in a timely manner, to allow Manufacturing to continue production in line with the programme.
• Assessment of related test equipment issues, advising maintenance and support services to resolve equipment failures.
• Evaluation of technical problems to develop proposals for investigations and subsequent corrective actions, including process improvements for manufacturing test.

Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and associated quality notifications towards corrective action. The successful Production Test Engineer – Electronics will have the following skills and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the role:

• A good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, as well as fault diagnosis techniques.
• Awareness of electrical/electronic system and sub-system integration and test philosophies.
• An understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.
• Ability to plan and organise own work in line with given priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications and reports.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience of using both manual and automated test equipment in an electronics manufacturing environment.

Experience and Skillset Required

• A good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, as well as fault diagnosis techniques.
• Awareness of electrical/electronic system and sub-system integration and test philosophies.
• An understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.
• Substantial test engineering experience.
• Diagnosis of test failures
• Testing experience down to component level

Training and Education Required

• HNC/HND (Electronics) level of qualification or equivalent.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Ellie Laflain at Line Up Aviation
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