Test Development Engineer

Excellent opportunity for a Test Development Engineer to join our client's growing team in Newport. The successful candidate will have electronics hardware expertise and PCB / HLA test engineering experience, and will play a crucial role in the NPI process.

This role comes with significant growth and career development and the chance to gain practical experience with a dynamic and forward-thinking company.

The Role:

• Develop and maintain automated and manual test procedures for electronic equipment and assemblies.

• Design and commission test fixtures, hardware, and software for in-circuit, functional, and system-level testing.

• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure testability and manufacturability of products.

• Analyse test data, identify failure trends, and drive corrective actions to improve product quality.

• Support the introduction of new products by creating and validating test solutions in line with customer requirements.

• Provide technical support and training to production test technicians and engineers.

• Maintain documentation for test procedures, equipment, and results.

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.

• Experience in developing test solutions for electronic assemblies, ideally in a contract manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in test software development (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C/C++).

• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, PCB design, and fault-finding techniques.

• Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Experience and Expertise:

• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and fixture design.

• Familiarity with IPC standards and quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.).

• Knowledge of EMC, safety, and regulatory compliance testing.

• Previous experience working with sub-contract manufacturers or in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

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