Test Engineer - Manufacturing in Bathgate

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team. We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity, and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. From ultrasound units and 3‑D printing to network security applications and in‑flight Wi‑Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world‑class customer service.

The Role: Join our team as a Manufacturing Test Engineer at our Livingston/Bathgate site and take responsibility for the technical direction and successful validation of critical test and inspection equipment. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting electronic product testing solutions for high‑stakes sectors, including Aerospace/Defence, Medical, and Industrial.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and Training: Develop and deliver training on Assembly Build Instructions, ensuring adherence to global SOPs and work instructions.
• Project Leadership: Lead the technical introduction of new customers and products into the testing process.
• Quality Management: Implement ECOs for testing and contribute to APQP, including FMEA and Control Plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve test acceptance and yield processes, perform failure analysis, and implement yield improvements on PCBAs and end products.
• Customer & Quotation Support: Interface directly with customers on technical testing matters and support test quote requests based on the RFQ process.
• Validation: Validate test systems and fixtures to ensure compliance with industry standards, including ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.

Essential Technical Expertise

• Testing Lifecycle: Proven experience in life‑cycle support of electronic product testing solutions in Aerospace/Defence, Medical, and Industrial sectors.
• Test Strategy: Proficiency in developing functional test strategies and providing practical manufacturing requirements for regional test development projects.
• Analysis & Diagnostics: Experience performing failure analysis, using 8‑D corrective action, and analyzing data with tools such as MS Excel and Minitab.
• Instrumentation: Expert use of electronic test and measurement instruments, including DVMs, PSUs, oscilloscopes, power meters, and network analyzers.
• Technical Comprehension: Ability to interpret complex electronic schematics for PCBA and systems.

Compliance and Process

• Conduct test acceptance for customer‑provided and Plexus‑developed test solutions.
• Define and support calibration and preventative maintenance processes.

Highly Desirable

• Educational Preference: Degree or master’s in electronics engineering or a related field.
• Industry Background: Strong advantage from a background in Contract Electronics Manufacturing.
• Programming Exposure: Experience with NI TestStand/LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C++, and Python.
• Firmware: Experience with boot code programming, firmware deployment, flash device programming, and serial communications.
• Specialized Testing: RF testing experience is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• A self‑starter with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Employees work alongside a global team of experts on projects that span a variety of industries, helping our customers create products that build a better world.

At Plexus, You Will Find

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity.
• Supportive leadership teams that value work‑life balance through a flexible work environment.
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise.
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines.
• Innovative design solutions and state‑of‑the‑art technology that improve lives.
• Local community involvement, encouraging employees to participate in outreach with charities, schools, universities, and colleges, and to promote STEM careers.

Benefits

• Bespoke development plan.
• Online learning and formal development programs.
• Full‑time, permanent employment contract.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
• Paid family leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group income protection insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteer time off.
• Flexible Hybrid Working available (role dependent).
• Life assurance.
• Occupational health.
• Vision care discounts.
• Discount schemes.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• On‑site gym and discounted gym membership.

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table and want to hear from you. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, and we will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education, and additional experiences.