Electronic Test Engineer

Forwessun - Woodend Industrial Estate
Speke, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£25,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Software Applications Software Debugging Digital Electronics Strategies of Testing

Job description

Forwessun supports the electronics industry worldwide and is currently looking increase its engineering team

You will:

  • Write and debug software for the test of electronics circuit boards
  • Communicate with customers throughout production of their product.
  • Design test fixtures with support from technical department
  • Liaise with fixture production staff to ensure a quality product and debug application software.

Requirements

This role requires someone who is able to work to deadlines and has the ability to use their own initiative., To advise designers and manufacturers of electronic circuit boards in the most suitable test strategy for new boards

To have a thorough knowledge of analog and digital electronics down to component level, to be able to read board schematics and complex datasheets

To be able to design test software to verify the manufacture of electronic circuit boards using different in-circuit test platforms, including Keysight and Teradyne.

To be able to write test vectors, to both prove the functionality of complex digital circuitry and to program devices.

To be able to carry out inspection and modification of test fixture hardware

To prove and debug test software against working boards, to diagnose test failures down to component level., * HNC / HND or degree in electronics engineering

  • Good communication skills
  • The ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
  • A good understanding of Electronics
  • Self-Motivation

Benefits & conditions

  • 20 days holiday (exclusive of Bank holidays) rising by 1 day extra per year of service (up to 10 extra).
  • Pension contribution.
  • On site Car parking available.
  • Newly refurbished offices, located near shops, food outlets and gyms.
  • Casual dress.
  • Social events.
  • Early finish Fridays.

About the company

Forwessun is a leading, innovative company in the field of electronics. We provide the industry with state-of-the-art test solutions for assembled printed circuit boards. Established in 1971, we have gained and maintained a global presence. Our client base includes many specialist international PCB contract manufacturers as well as world renowned household brands such as Google, BMW, Cisco, Tesla, Nokia plus many more

We are now looking to expand our test programming team and have various pathways available for the right candidates.

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