Verso Recruitment Group
Test Development Engineer
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Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics)
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £60,000 – £67,500 + excellent benefits
Sponsorship: Not available
The Opportunity
We’re working with an innovative engineering company developing advanced electronic products. They are looking for a hands-on Test Development Engineer to design and build a bespoke ATE (Automated Test Equipment) system for complex electronic products. This is a hardware-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys building complete test systems (hardware integration etc).
The Role
You’ll take ownership of the design, build, and deployment of a custom test system, working closely with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.
Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Key responsibilities:
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- Design and develop hardware for ATE systems, including fixtures, interface boards, and switching
- Define test architecture and Design for Testability (DfT) requirements
- Build and integrate complete test systems from concept to production
- Work with software engineers to ensure seamless hardware/software integration
- Support NPI, pilot builds, and production ramp
- Troubleshoot issues and drive yield and performance improvements
- Validate and document test systems for manufacturing use
Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Essential:
- Strong background in electronic hardware (analogue, digital, power, high-speed)
- Experience designing or building test systems / ATE hardware
- Hands-on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
- Ability to develop test plans and system-level solutions
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams
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Test Development Engineer (Hardware / ATE / Electronics) - Desirable:
- Experience with DfT, BIST, or production test environments
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (SMT, functional test, etc.)
- Experience with fixtures, interface boards, or custom test hardware
- Exposure to CAD or working with mechanical teams (fixtures / 3D printed parts)
This is a great opportunity to join a global technology company that is investing heavily in R&D and their ATE systems.
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