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# Test Development Engineer

- **Company:** Orion Electrotech Ltd
- **Location:** High Wycombe, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Software Debugging, Test Data
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/test-development-engineer/orion-electrotech-manufacturing-job107625442

## About the Role

* 5 years' experience developing test solutions for electronic products
 * Strong hands-on experience with electronic test instrumentation
 * Confident fault-finding down to component level on PCBAs

## Description

An advanced electronics technology business in High Wycombe is looking for a Test Development Engineer to take ownership of developing and improving automated and manual test systems used across cutting-edge electronic products and sub-assemblies.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll work closely with manufacturing, design and quality teams, and play a vital part in new product introduction, production support and continuous improvement.

Test Development Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

 * Design, develop and support functional test solutions (hardware & software) for electronic assemblies and systems
 * Create and maintain automated test programs using industry ATE platforms
 * Write, debug and validate production-ready test software
 * Configure and integrate electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analysers and DAQ systems
 * Build, modify and maintain test fixtures and jigs, with a strong focus on automation and efficiency
 * Analyse production test data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
 * Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, design, quality and external suppliers to resolve test and production issues
 * Influence Design for Test (DfT) and Design for Manufacture (DfM) during new product development
 * Act as a key technical contact supporting subcontract manufacturers during production testing
 * Drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, throughput and yield
 * Ensure test solutions meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements


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