Senior Test & Diagnostics Engineer

Main Purpose:

Spectrum Control is committed to be a dominant provider of RF, microwave, microelectronics, and security technologies for critical and high reliability applications.

As Senior Test & Diagnostics Engineer you will support the testing, verification, and continuous improvement of electronic products in a manufacturing and production environment. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining test setups and procedures to ensure products meet performance, quality, and safety standards. The successful candidate will provide hands-on support to production, perform diagnostics and fault finding, and contribute to process improvements across the test function.

Main Responsibilities:

Design test systems & aid diagnostics.

Convert customer & internal test specifications into designs for test systems

Program test systems

Diagnose faults on test systems & product down to component level

Mentor staff in the use of hardware

Liaise with both engineering and production on complex product issues or test equipment repairs, escalating when necessary.

Communicate status of ongoing tasks and issues with Engineering and Production management.

Produce and/or maintain technical documentation controlling test, diagnostic and repair processes.

Suggest improvements to increase efficiency of processes.

Comply with EHS policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Always ensure good housekeeping to maintain a safe working environment

To ensure test work is carried out in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

To undertake any other duties and responsibilities, as required to maintain and/or improve the efficiency, quality and service of the Engineering team.

Engagement with all departments within Spectrum Control as necessary to carry out the duties outlined above.

Requirements:

HND or Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (E)

Degree with focus on test or manufacturing engineering (D)

Hands-on experience in electronic test or production engineering (E)

Experience with test and measurement equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) (E)

Understanding of electronic circuits and component-level testing (E)

Working within a manufacturing or production environment (E)

Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills (E)

Familiar with calibration and quality control processes (E)

Experience in automated test systems (ATE) (D)

Programming experience in Python or C# (D)

Experience in PCB layout or design tools such as Altium (D)

Other requirements:

SC cleared or ability to obtain

Occasional travel to other Spectrum Control sites and customers as required

What we can offer you:

Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions

Life assurance – 4 x annual salary

Reward and recognition platform

Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more

Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services

Support for further training and education

Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact .

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