Test Engineer
The Test Engineer will:
- Develop, maintain and enhance In-Circuit Test (ICT), Functional Test (FCT) and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) processes.
- Collaborate with customers and external development partners to design and implement effective test solutions.
- Provide Design for Test (DFT) recommendations to improve product manufacturability and test coverage.
- Manage test development projects, including requirements gathering, documentation, scheduling, deployment and ongoing support.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to improve yields, reliability and overall production performance through data-driven analysis.
- Support new product introduction activities, including fixture implementation, program validation and test readiness reviews.
- Troubleshoot test equipment and complex electronic assemblies to component level where required.
- Deliver training and technical guidance to test technicians and production personnel.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve process efficiency, data collection and workflow compliance.
- Establish and maintain testing procedures, controls and documentation within a regulated quality environment.
- Review engineering changes, deviations and technical documentation to support successful production launches.
- Ensure equipment, systems and processes comply with applicable quality and safety requirements.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The successful Test Engineer will be an experienced engineer with a strong background in electronic test engineering and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key requirements include:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Previous experience supporting electronic manufacturing or production testing environments.
- Knowledge of ICT, FCT and ESS development, implementation and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Design for Testability (DFT) methodologies and test plan reviews.
- Strong understanding of analogue and RF circuits.
- Familiarity with JTAG boundary scan testing and device programming.
- Experience with functional test development and verification at board, chassis or system level.
- Ability to diagnose faults at component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
- Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) activities.
- Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Full health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Generous PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- Great company culture with room for career growth
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
Job summary:
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Chelmsford
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brittany Schumann
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124163