Job title: Test Engineer
Job type: Permanent / FTC
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Broadcasters
Functional Expertise: Hardware Engineering & Development Information Technology (IT)
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £35,000.00
Salary to: GBP £45,000.00
Location: South East, UK
Job published: 20/01/2026
Job ID: 49948

Job Description

Test Engineer – Hardware Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform pre-shipment testing and licensing to ensure products are fully operational

  • Diagnose and resolve manufacturing and hardware issues

  • Test and investigate new orders and returned hardware (RMA)

  • Maintain accurate production, licensing, and assembly records

  • Support hire equipment licensing, testing, and return inspections

  • Maintain and improve production test environments and equipment

  • Train manufacturing staff on test procedures and quality standards

  • Carry out technical repairs, soldering, and board-level rework as required

  • Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality

Key Requirements

  • Strong enthusiasm for engineering and hardware technology

  • Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills, from system-level to component-level

  • Experience working in manufacturing or production test environments

  • High attention to detail in testing, documentation, and quality control

  • Confident communicator able to support and train others

  • Self-motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills

  • Flexible and comfortable working across office and subcontractor sites

  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel between locations

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