Product Test Engineer, based Preston (UK)

Farnell Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Our team are looking for a Product Test Engineer to join the team in Preston, UK. This is a full time permanent role, requiring someone with either a higher level qualification (HND/HNC or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic disciplines or demonstrable knowledge gained through work experience, particularly around electrical and electronic product testing (consumable electronic products) and evaluation. Our new team member needs to be proficient in fault finding at component level and able to develop solutions to tasks using new or existing approaches and solutions. This role is supporting the introduction of new products for sale, therefore you will be completing compliance, registrations processes and producing the necessary compliance documents in line with UK product compliance and safety standards, as such good written and verbal communication are needed. What will you be doing in this role?

• Testing and evaluating electrical and electronic products to ensure compliance in line with safety standards
• Verifying samples to ensure in line with stated specifications and of satisfactory quality.
• Producing written test reports and recording a summary of key findings.
• Investigating any dangerous or non-complaint product reports.
• Liaising with product management and Compliance manager to facilitate product changes and improvements.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and conformity directives.
• Experience using oscilloscopes and test meters.
• Well organised with proven planning and prioritisation skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to an intermediate level.

Why Join Our Team: In addition to Staff discounts on our range of products at www.cpc.farnell.com we offer:

• Access Health Care Cash Plan
• 37.5 hours per week
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave - with the ability to buy additional leave up to an additional 5 days
• Sick pay
• Pension contributions matched
• Online Shopping Hub
• Occupational Health
• Plus the general, maternity, paternity, special leave

What Next? Please click on the link to Apply, your CV will be reviewed within 7 days and if successful in the shortlisting process, we will contact you directly. #LI-ONSITE #LI-EMEA The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
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