CareerPlan

Board Test Engineer

BristolFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Develop and deploy board and PCBA hardware tests to expose manufacturing defects in advanced circuit boards and turn complex designs into reliable products.

Role type

Senior IC hardware test engineer (board/PCBA)

Builds

Board-level and PCBA diagnostic tools and test solutions for advanced electronic assemblies

Domain

Hardware manufacturing / PCB design / Electronic assembly

Required skills

Digital electronics fundamentals, Board/PCBA hardware testing experience, Manufacturing test for advanced electronic systems, Surface-mount technology (SMT) knowledge, PCB manufacturing processes and failure mechanisms, Automated optical inspection (AOI) and automated X-ray inspection (AXI) capabilities, Component-level electronic defect diagnosis

Preferred skills

Experience with boundary scan, Embedded functional test development, Cross-functional collaboration with design and manufacturing teams

Technologies

Boundary scan, Embedded functional tests, AOI, AXI, SMT, PCB manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

Examine PCB testability and susceptibility to manufacturing defects, Define and develop test solutions including boundary scan and embedded functional tests, Support tests in factories and the field, Collaborate with Hardware Design, Manufacturing Operations, and contract electronics manufacturers, Diagnose electronic defects to component level, Challenge gaps in test coverage and drive improvements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC