Test Engineer

Join a Team Building World-Class Technology\nAre you an experienced electrical or electronic test professional looking to work on cutting-edge technology? Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and taking ownership of products from test through to delivery?\nWe're looking for a Test Engineer to join our highly skilled Test Team, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring our advanced, high-tech systems are fully tested, fault-free, and ready for customers around the world.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work with sophisticated engineering products, and contribute to the delivery of world-leading technology solutions.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nAs a Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for testing and validating complex systems to the highest quality standards. Working closely with production, engineering, and quality teams, you'll ensure products meet customer expectations and are delivered on time.\nKey Responsibilities\nTest and deliver fully functional products in accordance with established test procedures.\nTake ownership of allocated products and proactively drive issue resolution.\nAccurately complete all test documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards.\nDiagnose and resolve faults down to component level.\nConsistently achieve production and testing targets.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives to reduce test times and improve efficiency.\nDrive product quality improvements through effective fault reporting and FRACAS data capture.\nWork closely with the Test Team Leader to support on-time delivery against manufacturing schedules.\nPromote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, quality, cleanliness, and 5S practices.\nSupport customer factory acceptance visits and demonstrations.\nOccasionally travel to customer sites to support installation and commissioning activities.\nWhat We're Looking For\nEssential Skills & Experience\nCompleted an Electrical Apprenticeship, City & Guilds Part 3 qualification, or hold an HNC/HND/BTEC Level 3 (Electrical).\nStrong ability to follow detailed test procedures and accurately record results.\nProven fault-finding and diagnostic skills to component level.\nUnderstanding of quality processes and Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nGood IT skills and confidence using electronic systems and documentation.\nSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.\nEnthusiastic, proactive, and driven to deliver results.\nCustomer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality.\nA continuous improvement approach and willingness to challenge existing processes.\nFlexibility to travel when required.\nWorking Hours\nThis role operates on a rotating shift pattern, consisting of:\nFour 8-hour shifts per week\nOne 5-hour shift per week\nCurrent shift patterns include:\nEarly Shift: From 06:00 to 14:00\nAfternoon Shift: From 14:00 to 22:00\nWhy Join Oxford Instruments?\nAt Oxford Instruments, you'll be part of a global organisation that develops innovative technologies that enable breakthroughs in science, research, and industry.\nIn return, we offer:\nCompetitive salary\nStructured career development and progression opportunities\nPrivate healthcare\nShare incentive plan\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\nHalf-day Fridays\nDefined Contribution Group Personal Pension Plan\nFlexible benefits package tailored to your lifestyle\nExcellent work-life balance\nOpportunity to work on leading-edge technology with a highly skilled team\nReady to Take the Next Step?\nIf you're passionate about engineering, thrive on solving technical challenges, and want to be part of a team delivering advanced technology to customers worldwide, we'd love to hear from you.\n \nFollow us at www.twitter.com/oxinst or www.facebook.com/oxinst \n#LI-AC1\n \nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.\nNote to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.