Key Job Accountabilities
Manufacturing Solutions & Line Support: Develop, validate, and maintain high-quality manufacturing test solutions; rapidly troubleshoot line stops and test discrepancies to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
Hardware & HLA Diagnostics: Utilize appropriate tools and equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies) to perform root-cause debug on Higher-Level Assembly (HLA) and system-level electro-mechanical builds.
Customer Interface & Collaboration: Act as a daily technical point of contact for customer engineering teams, translating line performance data and test findings into actionable engineering improvements.
Documentation & Standards: Produce comprehensive project and quality documentation in accordance with Plexus change management procedures; establish technical best practices locally and collaborate with European sister sites.
Continuous Improvement & Mentorship: Drive test yield optimization and cycle-time reduction, sharing knowledge across disciplines to build a resilient, cross-trained manufacturing team.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related technical discipline) with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education (HNC/HND) and hands-on manufacturing/test experience.
Demonstrated background in board-level and system-level HLA test debug.
Hands-on experience with standard laboratory test and measurement equipment.
Skills & Attributes
Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong root-cause analysis mindset and practical problem-solving skills; Statistical Process Control (SPC) familiarity is a plus.
Interpersonal & Communication: Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships across cross-functional shop-floor teams and directly with external customers.
Software Tools (Advantageous): Exposure to or familiarity with automated test environments such as LabVIEW or TestStand (preferred, not essential).
Note: British nationality is not required; candidates must hold existing right to work in the UK.
Location & Lifestyle: Kelso, Scottish Borders
This position is based at our Kelso facility, offering an alternative to city congestion and high living costs:
Quality of Life: Located in the historic Scottish Borders, with world-class outdoor recreation—hill walking, cycling, fishing, and golf—directly accessible.
Affordable Living: Highly accessible property market compared to major UK metro hubs, while maintaining straightforward transport links to Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Relocation Support: We regularly welcome professionals relocating to the Borders who are seeking broader technical ownership paired with a scenic, balanced lifestyle.
Your Rewards and Wellbeing
We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.
Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave
Application Process
At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.
Accessibility and Accommodations
As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at GHQ.TA@plexus.com with your contact information and a description of your needs.
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