Electronic Engineer - Manufacturing Test & Automation

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Assembly & Test Engineering Manager, you’ll be a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering Test & Support team. This is a hands-on, impactful role supporting current products and helping bring the next generation of electronic modules into high-volume production.

• Support and improve manufacturing test systems for existing and new electronic products

• Play an active role in introducing next‑generation modules, automation, robotics, and test solutions

• Diagnose and resolve test system and product failures using structured fault‑finding approaches

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing to meet production schedules, quality targets, and customer commitments

• Drive yield improvement and continuous improvement initiatives across test and production

• Produce clear, data‑driven reports and occasionally work directly with customers

• Promote best practices in quality, ESD awareness, safety, and operational excellence

Requirements/Qualifications:

• HNC / HND in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering (or a closely related discipline)

• 2-3 years’ post‑qualification experience preferred, but motivated graduates are encouraged to apply

• Strong hands‑on fault‑finding skills with electronic systems and test equipment

• Self‑motivated, able to work independently, and confident applying engineering judgement

• Clear communicator, comfortable sharing technical knowledge and supporting others

• Organised and adaptable, able to prioritise work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

• Practical experience with test systems, automation, or programming (e.g. C, Visual Basic) is an advantage

Desirable Experience

• Robotics or robotic arms in a test or manufacturing environment

• Automated handlers and test integration

• Wafer handling or semiconductor test environments

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