Test Engineer - Manufacturing

Join our team as a Manufacturing Test Engineer in our Livingston/Bathgate site, and take responsibility for the technical direction and successful validation of critical test and inspection equipment at our site. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting electronic product testing solutions for high-stakes sectors, including Aerospace/Defence, Medical, and Industrial., Your role will be central to driving quality, process efficiency, and new product introduction:

• Process and Training: Develop and provide training on Assembly Build Instructions, ensuring adherence to global Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Project Leadership: Lead the technical introduction of new customers and products into the testing process.
• Quality Management: Implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO) for testing and contribute to the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, including FMEA and Control Plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve test acceptance and yield processes, performing failure analysis and yield improvement actions on PCBAs and complete end products.
• Customer & Quotation Support: Interface directly with customers on technical testing matters and support test quote requests based on the RFQ process.
• Validation: Validate test systems/fixtures to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards, including ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.

• Testing Lifecycle: Proven experience in the lifecycle support of electronic product testing solutions across Aerospace/Defence, Medical, and Industrial sectors.
• Test Strategy: Proficiency in developing functional test strategies and providing practical manufacturing requirements input to regional test development projects.
• Analysis & Diagnostics: Experience performing failure analysis, utilizing problem-solving techniques like 8D corrective action, and analyzing data using software such as MS Excel and Minitab.
• Instrumentation: Expert use of electronic test and measurement instruments, including DVMs, PSUs, oscilloscopes, power meters, and network analyzers.
• Technical Comprehension: Ability to interpret and understand complex electronic schematics for PCBA and systems.

Compliance and Process

• Conducting test acceptance for both customer-provided and Plexus-developed test solutions.
• Defining and supporting calibration and preventative maintenance processes.

Highly Desirable

• Educational Preference: Degree or master's in electronics engineering or a related field.
• Industry Background: A strong advantage is a background in Contract Electronics Manufacturing.
• Programming Exposure: Experience with programming and scripting languages such as NI TestStand/LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C++, and Python.
• Firmware: Experience with boot code programming, firmware deployment, flash device programming, and serial communications.
• Specialized Testing: RF testing experience is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• A self-starter with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

At Plexus, we're at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries - helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team. We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience. Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people's lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We're a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. Whether you're looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.