Trainee Test Engineer
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Job Description
Do you have experience testing and inspecting electrical hardware and software? Do you have experience with fault finding, PCB design and both Digital and Analogue electronics? If so, this Trainee Test Engineer role is for you!
This Trainee Test Engineer role is working for a company based in Southampton. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm. The role is also paying a salary up to £25,000. The role is onsite only.
The company design, produce and implement computer based systems, tailored and customised to meet the needs of clients within the electricity supply industry. This includes a range of different hardware, software and panels to be used as part of their data collecting metering equipment.
The successful candidate will be required to ensure that each product, both hardware and software, are produced to the company's expected standard. This will also involve inspecting and testing products that also fall under warranty. They will also need to work alongside development team colleagues to discuss faults, tests and solutions. The successful candidate will be required to fault find down to component level in order to correct. They will also be required to use test equipment such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters. The successful candidate will also need to have an understanding of circuits, schematics and electronics in order for them to test and fault find effectively. It will also be beneficial if the successful candidate is familiar with C/C++ and Linux command.
This role and company also offer 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, standard government pension contribution, free onsite parking and more!
You will need:
- Experience fault finding to component level
- Experience testing electrical hardware/software using tools such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters
- Experience with PCB design and layout
- An understanding of circuits and schematics
- An understanding of Digital and Analogue electronics
- A keen eye to detail
- Excellent communication skills
If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience this company are looking for then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at FPR group on 02392483944.
FPR Group is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.
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Tom Jones
I joined FPR Group in 2022 and work in the technical and engineering team. I love engaging with new people so helping individuals find their next job and our clients the best candidate gives me a grea