Production Test Engineer

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A Production Test Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Bolton Responsibilities:

You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing function and you will be tasked to carry out production test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and sub-system level. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:* Testing of complex electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, and diagnosis of production test failures down to component level.* Generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.* Providing technical support to test operators to facilitate the efficient throughput of prime equipment hardware during production.* Identification of remedial and corrective actions following test failures, in a timely manner, to allow Manufacturing to continue production in line with the programme.* Assessment of related test equipment issues, advising maintenance and support services to resolve equipment failures.* Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for investigations and subsequent corrective actions, including process improvements for manufacturing test.* Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and associated quality notifications towards corrective action. The successful Production Test Engineer - Electronics will have the following skills and experience to carry out the duties assigned to the role:* A good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, as well as fault diagnosis techniques.* Awareness of electrical/electronic system and sub-system integration and test philosophies.* An understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.* Ability to plan and organise own work in line with given priorities.* Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications and reports.* Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.* Experience of using both manual and automated test equipment in an electronics manufacturing environment. Skillset/experience required:HNC/HND (Electronics) level of qualification or equivalent. * A good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, as well as fault diagnosis techniques. * Awareness of electrical/electronic system and sub-system integration and test philosophies. * An understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.