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Senior Test Support Engineer (Part-Time)
About the Role
Bring your curiosity to work as our next Senior Test Support Engineer in this part-time (21 hours/week) role. You will be part of our Test Support team, providing hands-on technical support for electronic test systems to ensure high-quality products and solutions for customers.
Your mission is to deliver senior-level support for ensuring equipment reliability, rapid resolution of complex issues, and continuity of expertise to support production performance and continuous improvement.
Overview
This is a part-time role, with the following working hours:
- Monday 08:00 – 16:45
- Thursday 08:00 – 16:45
- Friday 08:00 – 13:00
Reports to the Test Engineering Manager. Responsibilities include supporting all relevant test systems within PCA and Finals Zones.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Provide advanced hands-on technical support for ICT, functional, and development test systems across Operations.
- Respond to complex Test Support tickets, leading fault diagnosis and resolution activities.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians within the Test Support Team.
- Lead root cause analysis for recurring issues and help improve First Time Test Failure Rate (FTTFR) performance.
- Conduct and oversee preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and fixtures.
- Support the implementation of Engineering Change Documents (ECDs) into production test systems.
- Contribute to redesign and upgrade activities for legacy test systems, including validation and commissioning of duplicated test stations.
- Collaborate with Operations, Test Engineering, and Product Support to minimise disruption to production.
- Complete safety reviews of newly developed test stations and fixtures, ensuring compliance with Atlas Copco policies and safety guidelines.
- Escalate and coordinate the resolution of high-impact or cross-functional technical issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation of issues, solutions, and system updates.
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Requirements
Your Skills & Experience
You will need either:
- An HNC/HND or Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Test Engineering, or equivalent.
- Five+ years of experience in electronic test support within a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in electronic fault finding and test system diagnostics.
- Experience with ICT, functional test systems, and automated test platforms.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and system diagrams.
- Familiarity with test automation environments and tools (e.g., C#, LabVIEW, or similar).
- Knowledge of instrumentation and measurement techniques.
Professional Skills
- Proven ability to work independently in a senior technical support capacity.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Capacity to mentor and support junior colleagues.
- Effective communication across engineering and operations teams.
- Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced production environment.
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Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive compensation based on the role’s skills, experience, and responsibilities, as well as the location. Pay structure is locally aligned. Full transparency will be provided during recruitment.
Location & Working Hours
This role is on-site at Atlas Copco’s office in Eastbourne, UK, allowing participation in direct collaboration with a dynamic team.
Why Join Us
Our organisation thrives on curiosity, innovation, and collaborative learning. You’ll be part of a global network where knowledge is shared, and innovative solutions are made possible through collective effort.
- Career growth comes from skill development and curiosity-driven problem-solving.
- We encourage long-term growth and explore new ideas to drive progress.
- Take ownership of your work in a flexible, empowering environment.
Application Process
Our selection process involves interviews (and skills assessments, where relevant) to assess your profile. If you have questions during the process, Tracy Goncalves (Tracy.Goncalves@atlascopco.com) from Talent Acquisition is available for support.
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