Test Engineer

As a Test Engineer, you will take ownership of both the engineering and execution of production test solutions across a varied portfolio of electronic products. Working closely with production, quality, and customers, you’ll support projects from initial NPI discussions through to full production release.

This is a highly varied position that combines hands-on testing, fault finding, process improvement, and customer support within a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment., * Develop, document, and validate test strategies for new and existing PCBA and box-build programmes

• Execute ICT, functional test, flying probe, and boundary scan (JTAG) testing activities
• Debug electronic assemblies to component level
• Raise and manage NCRs, providing clear fault descriptions and corrective actions
• Design, specify, and procure NPI test fixtures, jigs, and tooling
• Support new product introduction activities and production launches
• Maintain, calibrate, and manage production test equipment
• Support customer Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
• Analyse yield performance and first-pass test data to identify improvement opportunities
• Provide technical guidance and escalation support to Test Technicians
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve quality and efficiency

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Schematics?, * HNC, HND, or Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in electronics test engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience of ICT, functional testing, and component-level fault finding
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and PCB layouts
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, and other test equipment
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 Class 2 and/or Class 3 standards
• Experience working within AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems

Desirable Experience

• Flying probe testing
• JTAG / Boundary Scan technologies
• Test fixture and jig design
• LabVIEW, TestStand, or automated test platforms
• EMS / contract electronics manufacturing environments
• Defence, communications, automotive, security, or instrumentation sectors
• AS9100D or ISO 13485 knowledge

Why Join?

• Monday to Thursday working week
• Competitive salary package depending on experience
• Work with advanced technologies used in tomorrow’s products
• Diverse range of projects across multiple industries
• Modern electronics manufacturing facility
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and team culture
• Opportunity to influence NPI projects from concept through to production
• Stable and growing business with long-term career prospects

Syntech Recruitment is supporting a leading UK electronics manufacturing business in Dalgety Bay that is continuing to invest in both its people and technology. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking to appoint a Test Engineer to develop and execute test strategies across a diverse range of PCBA and box-build assemblies supplied into sectors including defence, communications, security, automotive, and instrumentation.

Operating from a modern 43,000 sq ft facility, this company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electronic assemblies, exceptional customer service, and reliable on-time delivery. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team where your expertise will directly influence product quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.