Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience
Our client is looking for an Electronics Test Engineer to support both product development and quality assurance across a range of electronic products.
Working with low-voltage systems such as wireless charging, USB power, and motor-driven devices, you'll help ensure performance and reliability in demanding environments.
This varied role offers a 50/50 split between development and testing, perfect for someone who enjoys both building and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities include:
Product Development (50%)
Support development of new and existing electronic products
Build, modify, and test prototypes and pre-production units
Carry out functional and performance testing on PCBs and assemblies
Analyse electronic circuits including:
Power regulation and protection
USB and wireless charging systems
Motor control and feedback circuits
Review designs against standards.
Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and bills of materials
Identify design issues and support continuous improvement
Collaborate with engineering teams on product iterationsQuality Assurance & Testing (50%)
Perform verification and validation testing against product requirements
Conduct testing on production units and incoming electronic assemblies
Investigate failures from:
Production testing
Environmental and endurance testing
Customer returns
Carry out component- and PCB-level fault finding
Identify root causes and support corrective actions (CAPA)
Support pre-compliance testing activities (e.g. EMC investigations)
Ensure all testing and failures are clearly documented and traceable
Skills and experience:
Strong practical experience with low-voltage electronic systems
Proven experience in PCB-level fault finding and diagnostics
Background in testing power electronics, charging circuits, or control systems
Confident using test equipment including:
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Power supplies and electronic loads
Ability to diagnose issues down to component level
Strong technical reporting and documentation skills
Experience within marine, automotive, or rugged electronics environments is advantageous
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year