Electronics Test Engineer (Resistors)

21 April 20262026-04-21
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£32,000 - £40,000 per annum

Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for an Electronic Test Engineer to join their growing team within the resistors side.

Electronic Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting production with the running of automated test equipment
  • Setting up and maintaining electrical measurement systems
  • Evaluating and interpreting customer test specifications
  • Designing and constructing test hardware
  • Modifying/generating test code
  • Developing an understanding of the production test machinery and becoming the in-house expert on its function and use
  • Researching, designing, and developing equipment/processes to optimise productivity and workflow
  • Updating/producing technical documentation such as circuit diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions
  • Identifying and procuring new test equipment
  • Providing training to / and supporting production operators
  • Working with Quality to develop golden samples required for day-to-day checks on machines
  • Overseeing the calibration and controlling the movement of test equipment within production

Electronic Test Engineer Ideal Candidate:

  • HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent
  • Relevant experience in an electronics production environment
  • Good fault diagnosis skills down to component level
  • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters
  • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team, but able to tackle solo projects when needed
  • A keen interest in software programming (Labview, CVI, Python, VB, C++)
  • Knowledge of remote Instrumentation Control
  • Practical electronics skills

Working Hours and Benefits:

  • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm
  • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year
  • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Option to buy shares annually
  • Flexi time
  • Free parking

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