Senior Test and Diagnostic Engineer
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Great Yarmouth, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | P+S Personnel Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PS0010SO |
Summary
P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently recruiting a Senior Test and Diagnostic Engineer to join their busy team in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis.
Role Summary:
As a Senior Test & Diagnostics Engineer, you will support the testing, verification, and continuous improvement of electronic products in a manufacturing environment. The role includes developing and maintaining test setups and procedures, providing hands-on production support, performing diagnostics and fault finding, and driving process improvements to ensure performance, quality, and safety standards are met.
Main Responsibilities:
• Design test systems & aid diagnostics.
• Convert customer & internal test specifications into designs for test systems
• Program test systems
• Diagnose faults on test systems & product down to component level
• Mentor staff in the use of hardware
• Liaise with both engineering and production on complex product issues or test equipment repairs, escalating when necessary.
• Communicate status of ongoing tasks and issues with Engineering and Production management.
• Produce and/or maintain technical documentation controlling test, diagnostic and repair processes.
• Suggest improvements to increase efficiency of processes.
• Comply with EHS policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Always ensure good housekeeping to maintain a safe working environment
• To ensure test work is carried out in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities, as required to maintain and/or improve the efficiency, quality and service of the Engineering team.
• Engagement with all departments within Spectrum Control as necessary to carry out the duties outlined above.
Experience & Qualifications:
• HND or Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Essential)
• Degree with focus on test or manufacturing engineering (Desirable)
• Hands-on experience in electronic test or production engineering (Essential)
• Experience with test and measurement equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) (Essential)
• Understanding of electronic circuits and component-level testing (Essential)
• Working within a manufacturing or production environment (Essential)
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills (Essential)
• Familiar with calibration and quality control processes (Essential)
• Experience in automated test systems (ATE) (Desirable)
• Programming experience in Python or C# (Desirable)
• Experience in PCB layout or design tools such as Altium (Desirable)
• SC cleared or ability to obtain
• Occasional travel to other Spectrum Control sites and customers as required
Working Hours and Benefits:
• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us
Role Summary:
As a Senior Test & Diagnostics Engineer, you will support the testing, verification, and continuous improvement of electronic products in a manufacturing environment. The role includes developing and maintaining test setups and procedures, providing hands-on production support, performing diagnostics and fault finding, and driving process improvements to ensure performance, quality, and safety standards are met.
Main Responsibilities:
• Design test systems & aid diagnostics.
• Convert customer & internal test specifications into designs for test systems
• Program test systems
• Diagnose faults on test systems & product down to component level
• Mentor staff in the use of hardware
• Liaise with both engineering and production on complex product issues or test equipment repairs, escalating when necessary.
• Communicate status of ongoing tasks and issues with Engineering and Production management.
• Produce and/or maintain technical documentation controlling test, diagnostic and repair processes.
• Suggest improvements to increase efficiency of processes.
• Comply with EHS policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Always ensure good housekeeping to maintain a safe working environment
• To ensure test work is carried out in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities, as required to maintain and/or improve the efficiency, quality and service of the Engineering team.
• Engagement with all departments within Spectrum Control as necessary to carry out the duties outlined above.
Experience & Qualifications:
• HND or Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Essential)
• Degree with focus on test or manufacturing engineering (Desirable)
• Hands-on experience in electronic test or production engineering (Essential)
• Experience with test and measurement equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.) (Essential)
• Understanding of electronic circuits and component-level testing (Essential)
• Working within a manufacturing or production environment (Essential)
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills (Essential)
• Familiar with calibration and quality control processes (Essential)
• Experience in automated test systems (ATE) (Desirable)
• Programming experience in Python or C# (Desirable)
• Experience in PCB layout or design tools such as Altium (Desirable)
• SC cleared or ability to obtain
• Occasional travel to other Spectrum Control sites and customers as required
Working Hours and Benefits:
• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us