Test Technician in Cardiff

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Test Technician to join our dynamic and skilled engineering team. If you are passionate about hands‑on technical work and would thrive in a varied, fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career.

Role Overview

As the Test Technician you will be responsible for all testing activities for our Toughbook products, covering both custom design solutions and partner development projects. You will use and maintain technical equipment to complete testing on in‑house designs and partner solutions.

Responsibilities

• Use technical equipment to test products to ensure performance, compliance, and consumer safety.
• Run environmental tests (high, low, and shock temperature, humidity, etc.).
• Run mechanical tests (vibration, drop, shock, cycle, etc.).
• Run electrical tests (EMC, EMI, etc.).
• Record and interpret test results.
• Co‑ordinate with external test partners when required.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment and systems.
• Set up part and model numbers.
• Handle shipping of items as required.
• Occasional support of production (building units, etc.).
• Continuously grow and focus on personal development using the Panasonic Leadership Principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing/engineering environment (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to deliver accurate and articulate technical reports.
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and management.
• Full driver’s licence required.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with automated production machinery and performing equipment testing on them.
• Previous experience with technical reporting in a product testing environment.
• Knowledge of Toughbook products and the accompanying ecosystem.
• High self‑motivation, optimism and determination to succeed.
• High degree of judgment and problem‑solving capability.

Our Big Picture

Every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding over a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving people’s lives and making the world a better place, one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time.

We believe in strong collaboration and team spirit to develop Panasonic’s competitive edge even further. Panasonic is an energetic, creative and proactive organisation consistently aiming to exceed its customers’ expectations. In an ever‑changing world, we continue our efforts to align with our Seven Principles to make life simpler, safer, healthier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. ‘Live Your Best’.

Inclusion and Equality

In keeping with our principle of Fairness and Honesty, Panasonic’s ambition is to become a more inclusive company, attracting the best applicants who will be considered for employment regardless of difference and demonstrating our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

Terms and Benefits

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 38.75 hours, Full‑time
• Location: Cardiff, UK (travel required, sometimes at short notice)
• Flexible working scheme (occasional requirement for out‑of‑hours testing)
• Competitive salary
• Annual leave: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases based on length of service)

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life assurance 4× salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Dental Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Other voluntary benefits such as dental insurance, partner life assurance
• Staff discount on Panasonic products
• 2 paid volunteer days
• Training courses
• Wellbeing Programme