We make the electronics inside defence systems, space hardware, rail monitoring and scientific instruments. We’re looking for someone to prove it all works, and to find out why when it doesn’t.
QPE is a precision electronics contract manufacturer of around 45 people in Glenrothes. We’re investing: an ISO 8 cleanroom, new product lines moving to site, and an AI-powered quoting app we’ve built in house.
We’ll appoint at Test Technician or Test Engineer level depending on your experience, with a clear route from technician to engineer.
What you’ll do
- Functionally test complex electronic assemblies to contractual, quality and schedule requirements
- Diagnose failing assemblies down to component level, for new product and repairs, and recommend corrective actions
- Keep test equipment maintained and calibrated, and diagnose test equipment faults
- Keep accurate test records and report yield and failures
- Work with engineering and production to improve cost, quality and efficiency
- At engineer level: lead 8D investigations, present at customer quality reviews, and feed test requirements into quotes through our AI RFQ app
What you’ll bring
- An HNC in electronics, or equivalent experience
- Experience testing and diagnosing analogue and digital assemblies to component level
- Experience setting up and using lab equipment for manual production test and debug
- The ability to read circuit diagrams and test specifications
- A real appetite for new tools, data and AI
- Confidence working independently to production schedules without compromising quality
It would be great if you also have
- Experience leading 8D reports
- Experience with a range of automatic test equipment (ATE)
- Defence, space or rail product experience
- BPSS security clearance, or eligibility for it
Why QPE
A four-day week, Monday to Thursday. A small, ambitious team where your work is seen. Real customers in high-reliability sectors. A clear path to grow your career with us.
Salary band - £32K-45K (depending on experience)
QPE is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone.
Test Engineering Technician in Glenrothes employer: QPE Ltd
At QPE Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a supportive and close-knit team environment where you can gain real, hands-on project experience in AI and automation. Located in Glenrothes, Fife, we provide our employees with genuine opportunities for growth and the chance to work on innovative projects that directly impact our operations. Join us to kickstart your career in a dynamic industry with over 40 years of expertise behind us.
