Product Development and Test Engineer

1. Prototype assembly and development support 

• Assemble, modify and rework electronic prototypes, test samples and development units. 

• Support R&D engineers with bench-level debugging, fault finding and root cause investigation. 

• Prepare test samples, wiring harnesses, fixtures and basic jigs to support development and validation work. 

• Record prototype changes, observations and test outcomes accurately to support design traceability. 

2. Product testing and validation 

• Plan, conduct and document product verification and validation testing in accordance with agreed test plans. 

• Use laboratory and electronic test equipment including Probit Lab equipment, environmental chamber, Hi-Pot test equipment, motion detector test equipment, glow wire test equipment, EMC testing using GTEM equipment, multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic test instruments. 

• Carry out functional, safety, environmental, pre-compliance, reliability and performance testing as required. 

• Analyse test results, identify failures or trends, and communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders. 

• Prepare concise test reports, test evidence and supporting documentation for design reviews and project records. 

3. Quality, design and manufacturability 

• Communicate regularly with Quality in Design, Design for Manufacture and R&D engineering teams. 

• Provide practical test evidence and technical feedback to support design improvement activities. 

• Contribute to design reviews by highlighting validation risks, testability issues and manufacturing considerations. 

• Support corrective actions and design changes by reproducing faults, validating fixes and documenting results. 

4. Industrialisation and manufacturing test support 

• Work alongside Industrialisation teams to define and implement test protocols for manufacturing. 

• Support the development of production test methods, test limits and acceptance criteria. 

• Assist with the transfer of test knowledge from R&D into manufacturing and production environments. 

• Provide engineering support during prototype, pre-production and early production build phases. 

5. R&D administration and process support, secondary responsibility 

• Support adherence to established R&D workflows and approval processes, acting as a point of contact for documentation and procedural queries where appropriate. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project files, technical documentation and administrative records connected to R&D and test activity. 

• Organise and archive compliance-related paperwork and internal reports to support clear traceability. 

• Manage purchase orders, supplier documentation and internal requests when required to support R&D delivery. 

• Support onboarding of new team members with process guidance and document access. 

• Monitor document flow and help ensure approvals are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive project information. 

Essential 

• Qualification in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, such as HNC, HND, degree or equivalent experience. 

• Practical experience of electronics assembly, soldering, prototype build or test sample preparation. 

• Experience using common electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and signal generators. 

• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures and technical documentation. 

• Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Good written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear test notes and technical reports. 

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks. 

• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems. 

• Good communication skills for liaising across technical and non-technical teams. 

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team. 

Desirable 

• Experience of EMC pre-compliance testing, ideally using GTEM equipment. 

• Knowledge of environmental, dielectric strength, glow wire, motion detector or product reliability testing. 

• Experience supporting product certification or compliance activities. 

• Experience developing or supporting manufacturing test procedures. 

• Understanding of lighting controls, motion detection, embedded electronics or electrical installation products. 

• Previous experience in administration, preferably in a technical or R&D environment. 

• Familiarity with document control and process management tools. 

• Minute-taking experience is desirable.