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Test Development Engineer

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Test Development EngineerPermanent
Test Development EngineerSouthampton, UK
Test Development Engineer
Test Development EngineerCirvca 45 - 50k
Test Development EngineerOnsite
Test Development EngineerGF7276

Test Development Engineer

📍 Location: Southampton
💰 Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Flexible Working Hours

Are you a Test Development Engineer with strong VB.Net, Visual Basic (VB6), and ideally LabVIEW skills? Do you enjoy automating test processes and working hands-on with electronic test equipment? We are looking for an engineer to develop and optimize Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions, supporting manufacturing operations in a high-tech environment.

About the Role

As a Test Development Engineer, you will:
Develop and maintain test automation software using VB.Net, Visual Basic (VB6), and ideally LabVIEW.
Design and support ATE systems for manufacturing, ensuring efficient and reliable testing.
Work closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and Engineering to implement test solutions for New Product Introduction (NPI).
Troubleshoot and optimize software and electronic test hardware at both system and component levels.
Support high-power electronic systems, ensuring safety-critical interlocking and compliance.
Provide manufacturing support, ensuring test processes run smoothly and efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

🔹 Essential:

  • Strong programming experience in VB.Net and Visual Basic (VB6) for test automation.
  • Hands-on experience developing and debugging electronic test systems.
  • ETA (Electronic Test Automation) design and troubleshooting experience.
  • Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or production support environment.
  • Ability to create test documentation and risk assessments.

🔹 Desirable:

  • LabVIEW programming experience for additional automation capabilities.
  • Experience with National Instruments hardware and test interfaces.
  • Knowledge of I2C, RS232, CANBUS, and SQL database interaction.
  • Experience designing 19” rack-mounted enclosures for test equipment.
  • Exposure to high-power electronic or optical systems.
  • Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office tools (including Visio).

Who You Are

You are a software-driven test engineer who thrives on automating and optimizing test solutions. You have a structured problem-solving approach, can work across multiple teams, and enjoy supporting manufacturing operations. Your expertise in test software and electronic testing ensures efficient and high-quality production.

Why Join Us?

🚀 Work with cutting-edge test automation technology in a dynamic and innovative setting.
📈 Opportunities for career growth in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
🏭 Make a real impact by supporting manufacturing and improving test processes.

If you’re ready to apply your VB.Net, Visual Basic, and LabVIEW skills to test automation and manufacturing support, apply now!

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