At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose faults on PCB assemblies and support production improvements in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment with a focus on technical excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous pension, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Enjoy fantastic site facilities and opportunities for paid overtime.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in electronics testing while collaborating with diverse engineers.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronics test and diagnosis, with relevant engineering qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 40950 - 50050 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Circuit card assembly Engineering team. This is a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment that will challenge you.
Salary: Circa 45,500 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 or 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance:
Company bonus: Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a highly skilled and methodical Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Circuit Card Assembly team. In this critical role, you will specialise in diagnosing faults on PCB assemblies down to component level. Your expertise will be crucial in accurately identifying root causes of failure, providing technical reports and supporting the implementation of corrective actions, which in turn will be utilised to improve production yield and ensure programme targets are achieved.
You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices and graduates through to time served experienced engineers, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.
Technical Root Cause Analysis: Performing fault diagnosis down to component level on analogue and digital PCB assemblies using a wide range of both automated and manual test equipment including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, etc. Supporting the introduction of new test facilities by generating test specifications, operator instructions, and maintaining appropriate configuration control.
Serving as a key point of contact, collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Process, Design Engineers, and other stakeholders to overcome technical challenges and drive product improvements. Providing crucial Test Engineering input during the design and development phases, from initial concept through to Production Readiness Reviews.
Qualifications:
- Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 AND Formal further education certificate to Level 4 (HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject) OR BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree
Expertise in Electronics Test & Diagnosis: A strong theoretical and practical understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles, test equipment and fault diagnosis techniques for electronic sub-assemblies and PCBs.
Engineering Documentation Experience: An ability to interpret detailed schematics, drawings and test related documentation.
Hands-on experience: using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably within a defence or similar high-reliability manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing Systems Proficiency: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning, manufacturing execution and version control system tools (e.g., SAP, MES, PLM) for logging test activities and generating non-conformance quality reports.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...
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Summary
Location: Bolton
Type: Full time
Manufacturing Engineering Test Engineer in Bolton employer: MBDA
MBDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive benefits such as a generous bonus scheme, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced parental leave, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that defend our freedom. Located in the UK, MBDA fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering its workforce through various employee-led networks and opportunities for continuous development.
