Test Engineer

Test Engineer

Newcastle-under-Lyme
Up to £34,000 including OT & excellent benefits including…

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Company sick pay
• Workplace pension
• On-site parking
• Regular social events (Summer & Christmas)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Engineer to join a well-established and growing electronics manufacturing business operating within a global EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) environment.

This is a hands-on, shop-floor-based role, where you will be responsible for ensuring product quality and reliability through effective testing and fault diagnosis. You'll work across a range of electronic assemblies, supporting both day-to-day production and new product introduction (NPI), while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Test PCBAs and unit assemblies in line with customer specifications and internal standards
• Perform functional, electrical, and safety testing at board and system level
• Diagnose and repair faults to component, PCB, and unit level
• Use standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
• Accurately record test results, failures, and repairs
• Support production teams with technical queries and test-related issues
• Identify recurring faults and contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Follow all health & safety requirements when handling electrical equipment

About You

• Proven experience in electronics testing within manufacturing, production, or repair environments
• HNC / HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronics
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
• Skilled in fault finding and component-level repair
• Experience using standard test equipment
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Able to work to production targets without compromising quality
• Good communication and IT skills (including Microsoft Office)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-product manufacturing environment

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 12:00pm

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a technically advanced manufacturing environment, where you'll play a key role in maintaining product quality and contributing to continuous improvement. You'll be part of a skilled and supportive team, with exposure to a diverse range of products and technologies.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.