Electronics Test Engineer

Electronics Test Engineer
Location: Fareham
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 
Full-time

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled Test Engineer to join the production team, taking ownership of complex PCB assembly testing and fault-finding within a high-reliability electronics environment. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on diagnostics, working closely with production and engineering to ensure products meet stringent aerospace/defence quality standards.

The Role

• Carry out production testing of PCBAs in accordance with work instructions and formal test procedures.
• Fault-find assemblies down to component level where tests fail, using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Check completed work for compliance before releasing it to the next stage of the process.
• Accurately maintain job history and test results on route cards and associated records.
• Proactively raise any issues that may impact delivery, yield or product quality with the Test Team Leader/management.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Engineering and Production on technical issues, with occasional cross‑department collaboration as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience testing electronic assemblies, with the ability to fault-find to component level.
• Sound knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 and IPC J‑STD‑001 standards.
• Confident reading and interpreting complex drawings, schematics and detailed work instructions.
• Awareness and understanding of ESD controls in an electronics production environment.
• Awareness and understanding of AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems.
• PC/IT literate, comfortable using PCs and tablets for test, logging and documentation.

If you are an experienced Test Engineer who enjoys challenging diagnostics work and wants to play a key role in ensuring product quality and reliability, please apply with your CV and a brief outline of your relevant experience.