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Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Congleton, Cheshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Your new company 
A global leader in industrial technology and automation, this organisation designs and manufactures advanced drive and control solutions used worldwide. Based at an award-winning manufacturing site in Congleton, the business combines engineering excellence with a strong focus on innovation, digitisation, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where engineering best practice is shared globally.

Your new role 
As a Test Engineer within a high-performance manufacturing environment, you'll take ownership of delivering robust, scalable test solutions across a variable speed drives portfolio. The role blends hands-on engineering with continuous improvement, supporting both existing production and new product introductions.You'll design, deploy, and maintain PCB- and product-level test systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and global engineering teams, you'll analyse machine data, troubleshoot issues, and drive capability improvements. You'll also play a key role in mentoring technicians and colleagues on test engineering principles.This role suits engineers from electronics, test, automation, manufacturing, or electrical engineering backgrounds who enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced, technology-led environment.

What you'll need to succeed 
Essential:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Qualification, e.g NVQ Level 3, HNC, Degree (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with automated and/or manual test systems in a manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving capability, including the use of statistical or data-driven methods
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesDesirable:

Exposure to programming (e.g. C/C++, graphical or low-code environments)
Experience with ICT or flying-probe test platforms (e.g. Keysight, Teradyne, Takaya, SPEA)
Familiarity with PLC-based control systems (TIA Portal experience advantageous)
Knowledge of PUWER and practical risk assessment processesWhat you'll get in return 

Salary up to £55,000
Annual performance-related bonus
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%
26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days of holiday
Long-term career development within a global engineering organisationWhat you need to do now 
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