Electronics Test Engineer
Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience
Role Overview
Our client is looking for an Electronics Test Engineer to support both product development and quality assurance across a range of electronic products. Working with low‑voltage systems such as wireless charging, USB power, and motor‑driven devices, you'll help ensure performance and reliability in demanding environments. This varied role offers a 50/50 split between development and testing, perfect for someone who enjoys both building and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
Product Development (50%)
- Support development of new and existing electronic products
- Build, modify, and test prototypes and pre‑production units
- Carry out functional and performance testing on PCBs and assemblies
- Analyse electronic circuits including:
- Power regulation and protection
- USB and wireless charging systems
- Motor control and feedback circuits
- Review designs against standards
- Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials
- Identify design issues and support continuous improvement
- Collaborate with engineering teams on product iterations
Quality Assurance & Testing (50%)
- Perform verification and validation testing against product requirements
- Conduct testing on production units and incoming electronic assemblies
- Investigate failures from:
- Production testing
- Environmental and endurance testing
- Customer returns
- Carry out component‑ and PCB‑level fault finding
- Identify root causes and support corrective actions (CAPA)
- Support pre‑compliance testing activities (e.g. EMC investigations)
- Ensure all testing and failures are clearly documented and traceable
Qualifications
- Strong practical experience with low‑voltage electronic systems
- Proven experience in PCB‑level fault finding and diagnostics
- Background in testing power electronics, charging circuits, or control systems
- Confident using test equipment including:
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Power supplies and electronic loads
- Ability to diagnose issues down to component level
- Strong technical reporting and documentation skills
- Experience within marine, automotive, or rugged electronics environments is advantageous
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