Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

<p><strong>Your new company</strong>A global leader in industrial technology and automation, this organisation designs and manufactures advanced drive and control solutions used worldwide. Based at an award-winning manufacturing site in Congleton, the business combines engineering excellence with a strong focus on innovation, digitisation, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where engineering best practice is shared globally.</p><p><strong>Your new role</strong>As a Test Engineer within a high-performance manufacturing environment, you'll take ownership of delivering robust, scalable test solutions across a variable speed drives portfolio. The role blends hands-on engineering with continuous improvement, supporting both existing production and new product introductions.You'll design, deploy, and maintain PCB- and product-level test systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and global engineering teams, you'll analyse machine data, troubleshoot issues, and drive capability improvements. You'll also play a key role in mentoring technicians and colleagues on test engineering principles.This role suits engineers from electronics, test, automation, manufacturing, or electrical engineering backgrounds who enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced, technology-led environment.</p><p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong>Essential:</p><ul><li>Electrical and Electronic Engineering Qualification, e.g NVQ Level 3, HNC, Degree (or equivalent experience)</li><li>Hands-on experience with automated and/or manual test systems in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Strong problem-solving capability, including the use of statistical or data-driven methods</li><li>Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>Exposure to programming (e.g. C/C++, graphical or low-code environments)</li><li>Experience with ICT or flying-probe test platforms (e.g. Keysight, Teradyne, Takaya, SPEA)</li><li>Familiarity with PLC-based control systems (TIA Portal experience advantageous)</li><li>Knowledge of PUWER and practical risk assessment processes</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll get in return</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £55,000</li><li>Annual performance-related bonus</li><li>Flexible working hours to support work-life balance</li><li>Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%</li><li>26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days of holiday</li><li>Long-term career development within a global engineering organisation</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to do now</strong>If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.</p><p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?SWtLklruwzIk%2f63A6tBeFOglFYTI6ckfw" width="0" height="0" />