Position Available: Circuit Card Test Engineer

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 (DoE) + Bonus

Experience needed: We’re seeking an experienced Test Development Engineer with proven expertise in circuit card electronic test and automated test system development. This is a hands-on, technical role for engineers who can take ownership of test strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement across small to medium-sized automated test systems.

About the role:

You will work within an established Test Development team to design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for circuit card assemblies. You’ll create test strategy documents, design interchangeable test adaptors (mechanical and electrical), and develop automated test sequences in line with specifications.

The role also offers the opportunity to influence product design for testability, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of new test technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement circuit card test strategies, ensuring thorough and efficient test coverage
• Design interchangeable test adaptors, including mechanical and electrical components, to support automated testing
• Create and maintain automated test sequences and systems in line with technical specifications
• Collaborate with engineering teams to influence product design for testability
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering drawings
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, introducing best practices and new technologies into the test process

What we need from you:

• Solid understanding of analogue and digital circuit design
• Significant experience developing and using automated test equipment (ATE)
• Experience with technical documentation and drawings, including schematics, PCB layouts, and engineering drawings
• Hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand preferred
• Knowledge of Boundary Scan / XJTAG desirable
• Passion for continuous improvement, including Six Sigma or other process improvement experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team environment

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We’d love to hear from you!