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Test Development Engineer
??Location: Southampton
??Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
?Flexible Working Hours
Are you a Test Development Engineer with strong VB.Net, Visual Basic (VB6), and ideally LabVIEW skills? Do you enjoy automating test processes and working hands-on with electronic test equipment? We are looking for an engineer to develop and optimize Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions, supporting manufacturing operations in a high-tech environment.
About the Role
As a Test Development Engineer, you will:
?Develop and maintain test automation software using VB.Net, Visual Basic (VB6), and ideally LabVIEW.
? Design and support ATE systems for manufacturing, ensuring efficient and reliable testing.
? Work closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and Engineering to implement test solutions for New Product Introduction (NPI).
? Troubleshoot and optimize software and electronic test hardware at both system and component levels.
? Support high-power electronic systems, ensuring safety-critical interlocking and compliance.
? Provide manufacturing support, ensuring test processes run smoothly and efficiently.
What Were Looking For
??Essential:
- Strong programming experience in VB.Net and Visual Basic (VB6) for test automation.
- Hands-on experience developing and debugging electronic test systems.
- ETA (Electronic Test Automation) design and troubleshooting experience.
- Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or production support environment.
- Ability to create test documentation and risk assessments.
??Desirable:
- LabVIEW programming experience for additional automation capabilities.
- Experience with National Instruments hardware and test interfaces.
- Knowledge of I2C, RS232, CANBUS, and SQL database interaction.
- Experience designing 19 rack-mounted enclosures for test equipment.
- Exposure to high-power electronic or optical systems.
- Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office tools (including Visio).
Who You Are
You are a software-driven test engineer who thrives on automating and optimizing test solutions. You have a structured problem-solving approach, can work across multiple teams, and enjoy supporting manufacturing operations. Your expertise in test software and electronic testing ensures efficient and high-quality production.
Why Join Us?
??Work with cutting-edge test automation technology in a dynamic and innovative setting.
??Opportunities for career growth in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
?Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
??Make a real impact by supporting manufacturing and improving test processes.
If youre ready to apply your VB.Net, Visual Basic, and LabVIEW skills to test automation and manufacturing support, apply now!
