Test Technician (Contract) in High Wycombe

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Test Technician to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in mechanical and electrical testing within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.

Test Technician Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical and electrical inspection and testing of incoming components, sub-assemblies, and finished products throughout the manufacturing process.
• Test electromechanical rotating devices (including slip rings where applicable), using appropriate mechanical and electrical test methods.
• Carry out electrical testing including insulation resistance, electrical noise, and voltage drop measurements to ensure product compliance.
• Use precision measuring equipment and metrology techniques to verify components against specification.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections to identify surface defects such as nicks, burrs, pits, scratches, and other imperfections.
• Follow inspection standards and complete accurate sign-off documentation to ensure consistent reporting and customer communication.
• Produce clear and accurate test and inspection reports and maintain associated records.
• Support investigations into internal and external quality issues, including quarantined parts and customer returns, using root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain departmental KPIs and support process performance monitoring and improvement activities.
• Support risk assessments across departmental processes and tasks.
• Adhere to company 5S standards and all health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Test Technician Ideal Candidate:

• Strong understanding of metrology and mechanical/electrical inspection and testing practices.
• Expertise in precision measuring equipment and test instrumentation.
• Experience performing electrical tests including insulation resistance, electrical noise, and voltage drop measurements.
• Strong visual inspection skills with the ability to identify defects such as nicks, burrs, pits, and scratches.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from CAD models and technical drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).
• Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Experience producing detailed test and inspection reports and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Experience with slip rings or other electromechanical rotating devices (Desirable).
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as A3 and 8D (Desirable).
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems (Desirable).
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and Visual Management (Desirable).
• Experience supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities (Desirable).

Test Technician Working Hours:

• Monday – Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 (8.5 hours)
• Fridays, 08:00 - 13:00 (5 hours)
• Overtime available.