Venn Group
Production Test Engineer
Reference:7186620
Bolton
£22.48 p/h PAYE
£30 p/h Umbrella
Inside IR35
6 months+
SC Clearance Essential
Our client, a world leading ballistics manufacturer, urgently requires a Test Engineer to carry out production test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and sub-system level, working with some of the most sophisticated technology in defence.
Advantageous candidate experience:
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HNC/HND (Electronics) level qualification or equivalent
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Substantial test engineering experience.
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Diagnosis of test failures
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Testing experience down to component level
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A good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles
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Awareness of electrical/electronic system and sub-system integration and test philosophies.
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An understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.
Responsibilities:
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Testing of complex electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, and diagnosis of production test failures down to component level.
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Generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
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Providing technical support to test operators to facilitate the efficient throughput of prime equipment hardware during production.
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Identification of remedial and corrective actions following test failures, in a timely manner, to allow Manufacturing to continue production in line with the programme.
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Assessment of related test equipment issues, advising maintenance and support services to resolve equipment failures.
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Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for investigations and subsequent corrective actions, including process improvements for manufacturing test.
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Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications and reports.
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Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Please note: candidates will need to satisfy security criteria.
If you are interested in this position or would like to find out more about similar roles please contact Dom Vieten and email your updated CV to dvieten@venngroup.com