Electronics Test Support Engineer

EdwardsUK Edwards Limited
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Automation of Tests
Code Coverage
Hardware Interface Design
Reliability of Systems
Pcb Layout

Job description

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Electronics Test Support Engineer. You will be part of our Test Support Engineering team reporting to the Test Engineering Manager. In this role, your mission is to provide hands on technical support for ICT and functional test systems within Operations, helping to maintain stable production testing, resolve day to day issues, and support continuous improvements. You will contribute directly to how we create high-quality products and solutions for our customers., We are seeking a proactive Electronics Test Support Engineer to support ICT and functional test systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves troubleshooting test equipment and fixtures, maintaining Keysight i3070 systems, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting production test performance. Working closely with Engineering and Operations teams, you will help resolve technical issues, improve test station reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that minimise downtime and enhance product quality

Your day-to-day

Provide day-to-day support for ICT and functional test stations on the production floor Assist in troubleshooting ICT-related issues, including fixture, probing, and measurement problems

Support the operation and upkeep of Keysight i3070 test systems Carry out fault finding and basic repair on test equipment, fixtures, and cables Perform preventative maintenance to maintain test system reliability and minimize downtime Support investigation of First Time Test Failure Rate (FTTFR) issues Assist with engineering changes (ECDs) affecting test systems and fixtures Work closely with senior test engineers to resolve more complex ICT issues

Help with test station improvements, duplication, and upgrades Maintain clear records of issues, fixes, and recurring problems Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to support production needs Escalate complex or systemic ICT issues to senior engineers with clear technical evidence and structured fault analysis.

Requirements

  • HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a production test engineering environment.

  • Background in developing, troubleshooting, and supporting automated test systems for electronic or electromechanical products.

  • Practical experience with In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems in a manufacturing environment

  • Exposure to Keysight i3070 platforms (preferred but not necessarily expert level)

  • Basic understanding of: ICT principles (probing, measurements, test coverage) Test fixtures and interface hardware..

  • Ability to troubleshoot common ICT issues such as: Fixture/probe contact problems False failures and intermittent faults

  • Experience supporting automated test equipment (ATE) or functional test systems Ability to read and interpret: Schematics and basic PCB layouts

  • Good problem-solving skills with a structured approach

  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment

  • Communicates clearly with both engineers and operators

  • Willingness to learn and develop ICT/test knowledge further

  • Organised with good attention to detail

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