Test Development Engineer

Test Development Engineer

Location: Southampton
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
Flexible Working Hours

Are you a Test Development Engineer with strong VB.Net, Visual Basic (VB6), and ideally LabVIEW skills? Do you enjoy automating test processes and working hands-on with electronic test equipment? We are looking for an engineer to develop and optimize Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions, supporting manufacturing operations in a high-tech environment.

About the Role

As a Test Development Engineer, you will:
Develop and maintain test automation software using VB.Net, Visual Basic (VB6), and ideally LabVIEW.
Design and support ATE systems for manufacturing, ensuring efficient and reliable testing.
Work closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and Engineering to implement test solutions for New Product Introduction (NPI).
Troubleshoot and optimize software and electronic test hardware at both system and component levels.
Support high-power electronic systems, ensuring safety-critical interlocking and compliance.
Provide manufacturing support, ensuring test processes run smoothly and efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong programming experience in VB.Net and Visual Basic (VB6) for test automation.
• Hands-on experience developing and debugging electronic test systems.
• ETA (Electronic Test Automation) design and troubleshooting experience.
• Proficiency in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production support environment.
• Ability to create test documentation and risk assessments.

Desirable:

• LabVIEW programming experience for additional automation capabilities.
• Experience with National Instruments hardware and test interfaces.
• Knowledge of I2C, RS232, CANBUS, and SQL database interaction.
• Experience designing 19” rack-mounted enclosures for test equipment.
• Exposure to high-power electronic or optical systems.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office tools (including Visio).

Who You Are

You are a software-driven test engineer who thrives on automating and optimizing test solutions. You have a structured problem-solving approach, can work across multiple teams, and enjoy supporting manufacturing operations. Your expertise in test software and electronic testing ensures efficient and high-quality production.

Why Join Us?

Work with cutting-edge test automation technology in a dynamic and innovative setting.
Opportunities for career growth in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
Make a real impact by supporting manufacturing and improving test processes.

If you’re ready to apply your VB.Net, Visual Basic, and LabVIEW skills to test automation and manufacturing support, apply now!