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Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Posted: 4 days ago

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

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Automation Test Engineer 
Location: Congleton, CW12, UK 
Category: Automation Engineering 
Bonus: £600 + annual performance bonus 
 
The Opportunity 
Join a global engineering and technology leader specialising in industrial automation, electrification, and digitalisation solutions. This organisation designs and manufactures advanced variable speed drives used across multiple industries worldwide. Based at an award winning UK manufacturing site, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, scalable test solutions within a fast paced, innovation led environment. 
 
The Role 
This position offers strong variety and would suit professionals from backgrounds such as: 
Electronics Test Engineer, ICT Engineer, Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Systems Design Engineer, or Electrical Engineer. 
You will take ownership of test engineering activities across production, focusing on both performance and continuous improvement. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
· Design and implement test systems for PCB and product level testing 
· Maintain and improve production test processes to ensure reliability and efficiency 
· Analyse machine and test data to drive quality and capability improvements 
· Support new product introduction and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives 
· Collaborate with global teams to standardise and share best practice 
· Mentor technicians and engineers on test methodologies and principles 
 
Skills and Experience 
Essential: 
· Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience 
· Experience with automated or manual test systems in a manufacturing environment 
· Strong analytical and problem solving capability using statistical methods 
· Clear communication skills across technical and non technical audiences 
 
Desirable: 
· Programming knowledge in C, C++, or graphical or low code environments 
· Experience with ICT platforms such as Keysight or Teradyne, or flying probe systems such as Takaya or SPEA 
· Exposure to PLC based control systems, ideally using TIA Portal 
· Understanding of PUWER regulations and risk assessment processes 
 
What's on Offer 
· Annual performance related bonus 
· Flexible working hours to support work life balance 
· Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10 percent 
· 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days 
 
Diversity and Inclusion 
The business is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation. Adjustments and support are available throughout the recruitment process to ensure every candidate can perform at their best. 

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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