Production Engineer

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.

About Advanced
Since 1999, Advanced has been creating innovative fire safety solutions trusted to protect lives and property in more than 80 countries. Our reputation is built on the quality of our products and our commitment to customer service excellence.

As part of Halma, a FTSE 100 group of life-saving technology companies, we enjoy the benefits of being part of a global network whilst having the freedom to grow our business using our own sector expertise. At Advanced, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, working as part of a talented team driven by a shared purpose to create a safer, sustainable future.

About the role

You’ll develop, maintain and improve In-Circuit Test systems, production test processes and test fixtures for printed circuit board assemblies. 

The role supports manufacturing teams through hands-on problem solving, maintaining production test equipment and fixtures, and improving test reliability and first-pass yield on the shop floor.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop, maintain and improve In-Circuit Test programmes, fixtures and production test processes for PCB assemblies. 
• Support new product introduction by defining suitable production test methods and ensuring test readiness before release to manufacture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with test equipment, test fixtures and PCB assemblies to support efficient production and high first-pass yield.
• Work closely with production operators, technicians, quality and design teams to improve test coverage, product reliability and ease of manufacture.
• Analyse test data, identify trends and provide clear feedback to support yield improvement and root cause analysis.
• Maintain ICT equipment, test fixtures and related documentation, ensuring systems remain safe, reliable and suitable for production use.
• Document test procedures, test changes, fault findings and improvement actions to support traceability and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain software for in-house production tracking and test-related systems, including applications using MS Visual Basic, MS SQL and NI LabVIEW.

Relevant experience

• Practical experience in electronics and software development, including LabVIEW. 
• Experience in a manufacturing, electronics production or production engineering environment. 
• Experience working with In-Circuit Test platforms such as Keysight, Teradyne or similar automated test systems is preferred. 
• Experience supporting yield improvement, root cause analysis or continuous improvement activities is preferred. 
• Exposure to CAD, PCB design tools or test fixture design is preferred. 
• Programming experience in LabVIEW, Python, C#, Visual Basic, Embedded C or C is preferred

Education and training

HNC/HND, BEng Degree in electronics, electrical engineering or a related discipline.

Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge

• Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronic circuits. 
• Practical fault-finding ability at PCB assembly level, with confidence interpreting test results and technical information. 
• Methodical approach to problem solving, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering, production, quality and technical teams. 
• Willingness to develop skills in automated test systems, test software, fixture design and production engineering processes. 
• Appreciation of mechanical engineering principles, especially where they apply to test fixture design, build and maintenance. 

Benefits

At Advanced, people are at the heart of our success. We’re committed to building an inclusive workforce and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. To support our people, we offer a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits, including:
 

• Discretionary company bonus
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Halma shares
• Flexible working policy
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• 14 weeks parental leave
• Paid volunteering day
• Simply Health reimbursement scheme
• YuLife wellbeing app
• Employee Assistance Programme and free counselling service
• 24/7 access to GP services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EV charging points
• Simply Rewards discount scheme

#Advanced

If you're excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself by uploading your CV.