Production Test Engineer

At the heart of Paxton we are innovators we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. Were a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton with an emphasis on career progression training and development and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So what are the benefits

• We run a great social calendar with wine tasting cooking classes onsite yoga staff parties monthly internal events and more. Its rare you wont see something going on!
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.
• Join a Carbon Neutral company Paxton is Carbon Neutral in the UK France Germany & South Africa!
• Modern offices collaboration spaces onsite mini-gym and a gourmet caf with subsidised food.
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex.
• Collaborative internal group initiatives like the Green Team EDI Team or the Charity Team.
• Tech bike and travel or season ticket loans.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK by Best Companies.

About the role

Join our team in Brighton where youll design and commission test systems to ensure product quality and support efficient manufacturing.

• Design bespoke mechanical and electrical test jigs and fixtures for PCBA testing. Integrate test systems with production hardware and software environments to ensure seamless deployment and operation
• Source and procure required components coordinate with subcontractors and take ownership of assembling and wiring test jigs to a high professional standard
• Work with hardware firmware mechanical and production teams to define test strategies and DFT (Design for Test) requirements early in the design lifecycle. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by delivering scalable test solutions aligned with engineering timelines.
• Diagnose failures to component level supporting root cause analysis and fault isolation in production. Assist manufacturing and QA teams with resolving test issues and improving test coverage yield and reliability.
• Generate and maintain detailed documentation including build guides calibration procedures and fault trees. Ensure test systems meet safety standards.
• Work as part of a project team to deliver projects in line with cost and time constraints using agile or structured project planning tools. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across test processes and systems.
• Maintain a strong awareness of health and safety considerations throughout all activities ensuring that the Companys policies and procedures on Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities are consistently upheld and implemented.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

What are we looking for

• Proven experience in Electronics developing and maintaining production test solutions in manufacturing environments including SMT board testing PCB layout and schematic capture.

• Proficient in embedded Linux LabVIEW and NI hardware with a strong foundation in hands-on electronics testing and system integration.

• A methodical and adaptable professional with excellent communication organisation and problem-solving skills able to manage priorities work independently and collaborate effectively across multi-site teams.

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If youre excited about a role but your existing experience doesnt match up with every element of the job description we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas most of all we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here