Test Engineer
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 31 October 2026
Apply NowAbout the role Our cleint designs and builds [products, e.g. automotive systems / industrial equipment]. We need a Test Engineer to plan and run the tests that prove our products are safe, reliable and ready for customers.
What you will do
* Plan and run tests on components, prototypes and finished products
* Set up test rigs, instruments and data logging equipment
* Analyse results and write clear test reports
* Find the cause of failures and work with design teams on fixes
* Write and update test procedures
* Keep test equipment calibrated and the lab safe and organised
What you need
* Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience
* 2+ years in a test, validation or development engineering role
* Hands-on experience with test equipment, sensors and data acquisition
* Able to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Clear report writing and attention to detail
Nice to have
* Environmental or durability testing experience (vibration, thermal, fatigue)
* Experience with test standards such as ISO 17025
* Data analysis skills in Excel, MATLAB or similar
What you will do
* Plan and run tests on components, prototypes and finished products
* Set up test rigs, instruments and data logging equipment
* Analyse results and write clear test reports
* Find the cause of failures and work with design teams on fixes
* Write and update test procedures
* Keep test equipment calibrated and the lab safe and organised
What you need
* Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience
* 2+ years in a test, validation or development engineering role
* Hands-on experience with test equipment, sensors and data acquisition
* Able to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Clear report writing and attention to detail
Nice to have
* Environmental or durability testing experience (vibration, thermal, fatigue)
* Experience with test standards such as ISO 17025
* Data analysis skills in Excel, MATLAB or similar