IT & Software

Test Engineer

Elite Hire

Greater Manchester · Greater Manchester · United Kingdom

About 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

Reference: WJ-756_341556 · Posted 31 Oct 2026

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