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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Kitchen Brains
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Flash, Microsoft Excel, Communications Protocols, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Teststand
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kitchenbrains.com/careers/test-engineer

## About the Role

* 2-5 years' experience in a related field.
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
 * Conversant with configuring computers for communications protocol.
 * Able to interpret PCB schematics, bill of materials, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and test procedures.
 * Competent in troubleshooting electronic circuits containing simple microprocessor designs, power supplies, AC and DC circuits down to the component level.
 * Strong soldering and de-solder skills for both thru hole and surface mount components.
 * Ability to be hands-on and perform light mechanical assembly.
 * Familiar with the use of oscilloscopes, frequency counter, digital voltmeter, flash programming tools.
 * Fluent in LabVIEW/Test Stand and In Circuit Testing.
 * Able to modify existing and write new test programs for the LabVIEW/TestStand and In-Circuit test equipment.
 * Familiarity with IPC specifications and/or IPC certification is a plus.
 * Proficient with Microsoft Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.
 * Exceptional reasoning & technical problem-solving skills.
 * Extremely detail oriented, well organized, and able to multitask.
 * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

## Description

The Test Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support and guidance to the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing floor. The Test Engineer will work closely with the Engineering department concerning product design to ensure efficient test methods.

In this role, you will be a hands-on individual contributor in Technical Operations and work as part of the Operations & Supply Chain team, reporting to the Director, Operations & Supply Chain., * Works closely with the Engineering department concerning product design to ensure efficient test methods.

 * Designs the manufacturing test process for new parts or products.
 * Interfaces with test equipment suppliers on test equipment selection, issues, and maintenance.
 * Reviews and signs off on all ECR's and generates ECR's as required.
 * Maintains and programs the LabVIEW/TestStand, In-Circuit Test stations.
 * Configures and sets up computer software at a systems level.
 * Troubleshoots PCBs to the component level.
 * Experience with embedded software programming (e.g., C, C++, Python).
 * Designs, builds, sets up, and operates automatic and manual test equipment, including in circuit test, functional tests, and bench tests.
 * Pre-qualifies alternate components.
 * Executes root cause analysis on in-house and field product.
 * Generates and maintains CAR & SCAR database.
 * Writes, maintains, and trains operators on procedures.
 * Performs preventative maintenance on production test equipment as required.
 * Tracks and reports on test first pass yield metrics.
 * Supports the execution of Lean events/Continuous Improvement.
 * Support production as needed (first article inspection, special builds, etc.).
 * Utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning-based tools to analyze test data, identify trends, and improve product quality and manufacturing test processes.


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