Product
Test Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Arrangement: On-site
The
Opportunity
Tiger Resourcing Group is recruiting for a
Product Test Engineer to join an established engineering organisation
developing advanced electronic and communications technologies.
This is an excellent opportunity for an
engineer who enjoys hands-on testing, troubleshooting and working with
sophisticated electronic equipment.
Working as part of a specialist engineering
team, you will be responsible for developing, executing and documenting product
performance tests to ensure that electronic systems meet their technical and
quality requirements.
The role offers a combination of manual
testing, automated test development and practical engineering investigation,
with opportunities to further develop your knowledge of RF technology,
electronics and Python-based test automation.
Key
Responsibilities
- Develop,
execute and document manual and automated product performance tests.
- Carry
out functional and performance testing of electronic and communications
equipment.
- Use
specialist laboratory equipment to measure, analyse and verify product
performance.
- Undertake
analogue audio and electronic signal testing.
- Perform
power consumption measurements and environmental testing.
- Support
testing against applicable technical and product standards.
- Develop
and maintain test scripts and automated test procedures.
- Investigate
test failures, troubleshoot technical issues and support corrective
actions.
- Record,
analyse and report test results, ensuring accurate technical
documentation.
- Work
closely with design and development engineers to identify and resolve
product issues.
- Support
improvements to test processes, equipment and engineering procedures.
- Contribute
to the delivery of reliable, high-quality electronic products.
Essential
Skills & Experience
- A
relevant technical degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in
Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related
discipline.
- Practical
experience or knowledge of electronic product testing and measurement
techniques.
- Familiarity
with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers
or audio analysers.
- An
understanding of electronic circuits and engineering principles.
- Good
analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability
to follow technical test procedures and accurately document results.
- Good
communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within an
engineering team.
Desirable
Skills & Experience
- Python
scripting for test development or automation.
- Experience
developing automated test solutions using electronic measurement
equipment.
- Knowledge
of RF equipment, circuits or communications systems.
- Experience
testing or troubleshooting analogue and digital electronic circuits.
- Familiarity
with product development, verification and validation processes.
- Experience
using version control tools such as Git or GitHub.
- Experience
using issue-tracking software such as Jira.
- Experience
working in a Linux environment.
- Exposure
to environmental, electrical or product compliance testing.
Personal
Attributes
We are looking for a practical,
detail-oriented engineer who enjoys understanding how electronic products work
and identifying ways to improve their performance.
You should demonstrate a methodical approach
to testing, a willingness to investigate technical challenges and an interest
in developing your engineering skills.
Security
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to
obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening.