Test Engineer

Test Engineer
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to join a well-established electronics manufacturing company based in West Sussex. This role involves hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and validation of complex electronic assemblies and PCBs, working within a collaborative test and production environment. If you have a solid foundation in electronics, enjoy problem-solving, and are experienced in fault-finding down to component level, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

As a Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring all electronic products meet stringent quality and performance standards. You'll collaborate with production, design, and quality teams to continuously improve test processes and product reliability, while supporting ongoing development of automated test systems.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in electronic test and fault diagnosis, a strong understanding of IPC and ISO standards, and a proactive mindset geared towards continuous improvement. This is a hands-on technical role with opportunities for involvement in root cause investigations, technical reporting, and cross-functional support to R&D and field failure teams.


Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-circuit and functional testing of PCB assemblies and finished electronic products
• Diagnose faults to component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and test benches
• Interpret technical documentation and test results, producing detailed fault and analysis reports
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Maintain and improve automated and manual test procedures; contribute to test system development
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (IPC, ISO, CE, UL)
• Assist with investigation of field returns and warranty claims

Requirements:

• HNC/HND or degree in Electronics Engineering or 10+ years of equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience in testing and fault-finding complex electronic assemblies
• Skilled in use of electronic test equipment and interpreting circuit diagrams
• Understanding of ESD procedures and electronic manufacturing processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured troubleshooting methods
• Desirable: experience with automated test equipment, LabVIEW or Python, RF testing

£30,000 - £40,000 – Electronics – PCB Fault-Finding – Test Systems – Crawley