Location:Northamptonshire, NTH, GB, NN12 6PF
Business Unit: Abaco Business Unit
Posting Date: Aug 12, 2025
Job Description:
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our small team. This role acts as a vital bridge between Engineering and Operations, supporting the successful introduction and ongoing testing of new products. You will play a key role in ensuring robust test processes, improving yield and effciency, and mentoring production/engineering teams to enhance their technical capabilities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Demonstrable experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production test procedures and debugging down to componenet level
• Familiarity with technologies such as VME, PCI, VPX, PCle, Ethernet, SATA and 1553
• Proficient inusing and troubleshooting test software including TestStand and JTAG
• Ability to interpret and improve engineering documentation for operational efficiency
• Clear and confident communicator across cross-functional teams
• Working knowledge of SAP and MS Office applications
• Basic understanding of IT Infrastructure and its impact on test systems
• Proven ability to work to deadline and manage multiple priorities

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electronics or a related discipline

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to support new Product Introductions (NPIs), ensuring test specifications are clear, effieicent and yield-optimised
• review and refine NPI documentation to support smooth transition into manufacturing
• Identify and implement improvements to test processes post-release to enhance throughput and reduce waste
• Mentor Production Test technicians and Engineers in running test scripts, identifying failure modes, and debugging issues
• Provide hands-on support for test and debug activities during peak demand periods
• Own and manage a range of test equipment, ensuring availability, calibration, and refurbishment as needed
• Analyse test data (eg. via SAP) to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cross-training
• Maintain and upgrade environmental stress screening (ESS) ovens and other test infrastructure
• Participate iin continuous improvement events, including Kaizan activities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the test team and debug activities as needed
• Assist in developing the technical capabilities of the Operations test team
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required