Hardware Test Engineer

Join a growing, high-tech engineering business in Horsham as a Hardware Test Engineer, working on complex electro-optical-mechanical products used in demanding industrial and defence applications. You'll be a key part of the Test Department, carrying out hands-on testing, fault-finding and documentation to ensure products are delivered right first time., Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, you will:

• Carry out Factory Acceptance Tests on components, sub-assemblies and complete systems using standard test equipment (power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes).
• Perform manual testing of electrical and electro-mechanical systems and accurately record results.
• Fault-find down to board or module level to diagnose production and design issues.
• Help create and improve test procedures and FAT documents for new product launches.
• Support production and quality teams with test and integration activities when required.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures, H&S regulations and the Quality Manual.
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation in line with ISO 9001 standards.
• Contribute to good housekeeping in the lab/workshop and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide occasional support to field service activities.

Essential:

• Strong hands-on knowledge of manual testing of electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

• Confident writing clear test plans and FATs for new and existing products.

• Able to read and work from complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.

• Experience of manual test and system integration in a production environment.

• ONC (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering.

• Competent with Microsoft Word and Excel, and comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Desirable:

• PCB testing and fault-finding experience.

• Understanding of digital camera and video protocols.

• Exposure to automated test software and/or PLC programming.

• Experience with CAD tools and communication protocols.

• Awareness of networking and network infrastructure., If you're a practical, detail-driven Test Engineer who enjoys fault-finding and improving how things are done, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion. (url removed)

Horsham · £35,000 - £40,000 · Permanent