Title: PCB Test Engineer Defence Manufacturing (Fault Finding)
Location: Bolton
Salary/Rate:
£25.31 £27.54/Per Hour PAYE
£34.00 £37.00/Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35
Contract type: Contingent work assignment
About the role
Guidant Global is working with a leading UK defence manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Electronics Test Engineer for a production-based role. You'll be working directly with test equipment on the shop floor diagnosing faults down to circuit card and component level on complex electrical and electronic assemblies.
This is not a design role. If you're happiest with a scope in hand and a fault to chase down rather than a CAD screen, this is built for you.
What you'll be doing
- Fault-finding and diagnostics on PCBs and electronic sub-systems down to component level
- Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and power supplies
- Supporting new test facilities, specifications, and operator instructions
- Working closely with production and quality teams to hit build schedules
- Contributing to defect reviews and corrective actions in a controlled defence environment
What you'll bring
- HNC (or equivalent) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with electronic test and fault finding PCB/board-level, not just system-level
- Solid grasp of digital and analogue measurement techniques
- Confidence writing test instructions, specifications, and technical reports
Nice to have (not essential)
- RF/microwave exposure at sub-system level
- Automated test equipment (ATE) experience
- Environmental or high-voltage testing awareness
- Defence or other regulated manufacturing background (aerospace, automotive, rail)
- SAP exposure
Why this role
- Real faults, real test equipment genuinely hands-on
- Stable, long-term defence programme, not short-term firefighting
- Clear processes and strong production support
- Supportive, experienced engineering team
PCB Test Engineer Defence Manufacturing in Leeds employer: Guidant Global
As an Electronics Design Engineer at our client's esteemed headquarters in Stevenage, you will be part of a legacy that has supported the UK Ministry of Defence for over 70 years. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, offering access to state-of-the-art facilities, including an onsite gym and coffee shop, alongside excellent transport links. With opportunities to mentor others and tackle technically challenging projects, this role promises a rewarding career path in a high-integrity environment.
