Test Engineer

  • Prime Appointments
  • Colchester, Essex
  • 06/03/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Test Engineer

Colchester

Salary Negotiable

Full-Time (37 hrs, Flexitime)

Are you an Electronics or Engineering graduate with test experience looking to develop your career? Our client, a global leader in the design and manufacture of control and monitoring systems, is looking for a Test Engineer to join their team in Colchester. You will play a key role testing products within R&D and production, as well as investigating and repairing customer returns.

Key Responsibilities

  • Fault finding, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on electronic products
  • Testing embedded software using black-box testing methods
  • Writing test plans, test cases and reports
  • Debugging PCBs and carrying out electronic repairs
  • Inspecting and testing products during production
  • Performing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for industrial and marine systems
  • Maintaining and improving test equipment and processes
  • Providing feedback to design engineers to support product improvements


Skills & Experience

  • HNC or higher in Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
  • Experience in hardware testing and fault finding
  • Understanding of software or controls testing methodologies
  • Ability to debug PCBs and troubleshoot electronic systems
  • Familiarity with engineering standards (ISO, IEC, IEEE etc.) is beneficial
  • Experience in marine, industrial or rail/traction systems would be advantageous.

Benefits

  • Ongoing training and career development
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexitime (37 hours per week)
  • Matched pension up to 6%
  • Free on-site parking

If you are a Test Engineer looking to progress your career, call Appointments or apply via the link.

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.