Test Engineer - Meridian Business Support : Job Details

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Test Engineer to work for one of prestigious, state of the art, Manufacturing clients.The role will include providing first class customer service to prospective and existing clients.About the Role:As a Test Engineer, you will be testing products, diagnosing faults and will be capable of implementing, developing and improving manufacturing test strategies using standard tools and methodologies.        Main responsibilities:

• To test printed circuit boards and unit assemblies with diagnosis of complex faults at circuit board, unit and system level. (This will include voltages up to 20kV)
• To diagnose test failures from the above – down to PCBA and component level.
• To help develop new test equipment and methodologies where required in line with our New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• To assist in the selection of new test equipment.
• To assist in improving test processes.
• To assist with test issues within manufacturing where necessary.
• To provide cost effective test solutions for the manufacturing process (from circuit board to system level solutions)
• To take a lead role on specific projects and at times being responsible for coordinating a small group of Test Engineers.

Essential:

• Experience in testing within a manufacturing environment
• Educated to Degree / HND or HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Background knowledge of analogue, digital and RF electronics
• Skilled in fault diagnosis to component level utilising basic test instruments
• Confidently test safely
• Problem solving
• Analytical thinker
• Able to travel occasionally for training or to customer sites
• Able to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• Ability to design, develop and build bespoke test circuitry
• An understanding of PCA manufacturing (Surface mount & plated through hole)
• Portable appliance testing
• Flexible

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UKHours: 39 hours per weekMonday to Thursday – 7am to 4pm or 7.45am to 4.45pmFriday – 7am to 12pm or 7.45am to 12.45pmSalary: £30,000 per annumHolidays: 20 days plus Bank HolidaysBenefits: Bonus scheme based on company performance

• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Company sick pay
• Workplace pension scheme enrolment from day one
• Onsite parking
• Summer and Christmas parties

Please call us to apply this excellent role today!