Production Test Engineer

Job Title: Electronics Test Engineer
Location: Bolton
Type: Contract (Inside IR35) - 12-months
Rate: Up to 37 per hour Umbrella rate
Work Schedule: Full-time Onsite

The Opportunity
Insignis Talent are currently seeking a Production Test Engineer to collaborate with a leading multinational defense firm on a 12-month contract. As a Test Engineer, your responsibilities will encompass:

• Conducting production tests and diagnostics at both system and Subsystem levels.
• Testing intricate electronic and electrical equipment, adeptly diagnosing production test failures down to component level. Swiftly identifying corrective actions to ensure seamless manufacturing progress aligned with program schedules.
• Assessing Test Equipment issues and guiding support services in resolving equipment failures.
• Evaluating technical challenges to devise proposals for investigations and corrective actions, including avenues for process enhancements.
• Serving as the Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to facilitate efficient resolution of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective measures.

Role Requirements: To excel in this role, candidates should possess:

• Minimum qualification: HNC or HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Substantial experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.
• Proficiency in measurement and test principles, alongside familiarity with associated equipment.
• Preferred familiarity with RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level.
• Advantageous understanding of Environmental testing, including ESS.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Effective communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Analytical prowess and adept problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Training in manual handling and ESD.

Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, successful applicants must be able to satisfy a UK SC clearance check