At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transfer of test equipment and manage reliability projects to optimise performance.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team in Cheltenham focused on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, mentorship opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: 4 days onsite with excellent career growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising test equipment and mentoring future engineers.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Cheltenham (4 days per week onsite)
Duration: 12 month initial contract
Rate: Negotiable on experience
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Responsibilities
- Lead the transfer of test equipment and supporting documentation from engineering to supply chain
- Manage reliability and yield improvement projects to optimise test equipment performance
- Update documentation and drawings in line with company standards
- Provide technical guidance to test systems teams and stakeholders
- Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure safety compliance within engineering labs
- Support obsolescence management, refresh, and redesign activities
- Participate in technical reviews and communicate project updates effectively
Qualifications
- Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Proven technical leadership and project management skills
- Experience with design tools such as CAD and configuration management systems
- Strong fault‑finding, debugging, and hardware/software integration skills
- Ability to mentor less experienced engineers
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organisation
- Knowledge of NPI and test systems sustainment processes
- Familiarity with highly regulated quality management systems
- Drive for continuous improvement and process development
Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome; however, UK security clearance (BPSS) is mandatory.
Join a forward‑thinking team committed to innovation and excellence.
We think you need these skills to ace Hardware Engineer (Test Equipment) in Cheltenham
Test Equipment Management
Reliability Improvement
Yield Improvement
Documentation Updating
Technical Guidance
Mentoring
Safety Compliance
