On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Production Test Engineer on a 12-month contract. This is an electrical/electronically biased position within the Manufacturing department of an award-winning global company. Significant experience in production testing and diagnostics of complex electronics at system and subsystem level is required. Role: Production Test Engineer Pay: Up to £37.00 per hour Umbrella, up to £27.54 per hour PAYE Location: Bolton Contract: 12-months, full time, hybrid working available - minimum 3 days onsite IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC, but can start on BPSS Responsibilities: Testing of complex electronic & electrical equipment, and diagnosis of production test failures down to component level. Identification of corrective action, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme. Assessment of Test Equipment issues, directing support services to resolve equipment failures. Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements. Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications) Manual handling training. ESD training.Skillset Requirements: HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent Good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test. A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated equipment. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage. Good planning and organising skills. Communication skills, with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail