Test Development Engineer

Test Development Engineer (ATE / Electronics / Embedded Systems)
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 basic + excellent benefits
Sponsorship: They cannot offer sponsorship in this role.

The Opportunity
We’re working with an innovative engineering organisation developing advanced electronic products. They are looking for a Test Development Engineer to play a key role in shaping and delivering Automated Test Equipment (ATE) solutions that support scalable, high-quality production.
This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved early in the product lifecycle, influencing design for testability and driving test strategy from concept through to full production.

The Role - Test Development Engineer (ATE / Electronics / Embedded Systems)
As a Test Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the definition, design, and deployment of automated test systems used in the manufacture of complex electronic products.
You’ll collaborate closely with hardware, software, and production teams to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable test solutions.

Test Development Engineer (ATE / Electronics / Embedded Systems)
Key responsibilities include:
Defining Design for Testability (DfT) requirements during PCB and product design
Developing and maintaining ATE requirements and test architectures
Designing test hardware, including fixtures, interface boards, and switching systems
Working alongside software teams to deliver automated test sequences and diagnostics
Supporting NPI, pilot builds, and full-scale production
Troubleshooting failures and driving yield and throughput improvements
Validating and qualifying test systems prior to release
Supporting ongoing improvements, scaling, and optimisation of production test systems
  
Test Development Engineer (ATE / Electronics / Embedded Systems)
Essential experience:
Strong background in electronic hardware (digital, analogue, power, high-speed interfaces)
Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in a production environment
Knowledge of DfT, BIST, and test methodologies
Hands-on experience with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, switching systems)
Ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams
Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
Excellent documentation and requirements definition ability
Test Development Engineer (ATE / Electronics / Embedded Systems)
Desirable skills:
Experience with embedded systems or complex PCB designs
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (SMT, AOI, functional test)
Experience in aerospace, defence, or industrial electronics
Ability to design simple electronics for test fixtures
Experience scaling test systems for production growth and throughput

This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful global technology company that is rapidly expanding its Reading site. They can offer fantastic career development opportunities and a great working environment.

If you have any specific questions about this Test Development Engineer role, please contact David on (phone number removed). To apply email – (url removed)