Production Test Engineer - Electronics/Electrical

  • Carbon 60
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Jul 17, 2025
Contractor I.T. & Communications

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Test Engineer to join our dynamic manufacturing team, supporting the testing and diagnostics of electronic/electrical sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, inclusive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of high-profile defence and aerospace programmes.



Key Responsibilities

  • Provide test engineering support to shopfloor operators, including the introduction of new test equipment.
  • Test and diagnose complex electronic systems and sub-assemblies down to component level.
  • Generate test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports.
  • Identify and implement corrective actions to maintain production flow.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to report on test engineering activities and investigations.


Required Skills & Experience

  • HNC/HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of digital and analogue test principles and fault diagnosis techniques.
  • Experience with manual and automated test equipment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in preparing technical documentation and reports.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise tasks effectively.


Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of RF and microwave technologies at the subsystem level.
  • Familiarity with CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment.
  • High voltage awareness/training.
  • Experience with SAP and MS Office tools.



Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.