Manufacturing Test Engineer
LocationStockport, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentLaser Technologies
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 10, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Professional LabVIEW development in a production environment
Hands-on design and support of automated test systems
Strong hardware troubleshooting and debugging capability
SQL database programming and maintenance
Data acquisition and signal processing, time and frequency domains
BSc in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, Robotics, Applied Physics, or related engineering discipline
Data-driven and practical
Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment
Clear communicator with engineers and production teams
Proactive about continuous improvement
Analog and digital circuit design and analysis
Test instruments, signal conditioning, power electronics
National Instruments hardware, PXI, DAQ, RIO
One or more of Python, C++, C#, MATLAB, VB, .NET
PLCs, embedded systems and microcontrollers
CAD and technical documentation
Experience across quality control, R&D or manufacturing engineering
Project leadership or informal team leadership exposure
Experience supporting high-volume production testers
Skills
LabVIEW
SQL
Python
C++
C#
MATLAB
VB
.NET
National Instruments
PXI
DAQ
RIO
PLCs
About the company
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
About the role
Manufacturing Test EngineerLocation: Stockport, UK
Laser Technologies
Role Summary:
You will design and build automated test systems that directly improve product quality and manufacturing yield for high‑volume, precision photonics products. This is a hands‑on engineering role with real impact on production efficiency and customer outcomes.
Why this role matters
Novanta’s Laser Technologies products sit at the heart of mission‑critical applications, from medical devices to advanced manufacturing. As a Test Engineer, your work ensures galvanometers, scan heads, servo boards and subsystems perform to specification, every time, at scale. Your tests and software directly influence:
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Product reliability and consistency
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Manufacturing throughput and yield
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Data‑driven design and process improvement
What you will do:
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Design, build, document and maintain automated test equipment for production.
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Develop test software for data acquisition, simulation, control, and quality control.
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Analyse test data to drive product and test improvement.
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Debug production testers and manufacturing fixtures for galvanometers and high‑precision scan heads.
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Work closely with operators, supervisors, R&D, quality and manufacturing engineering.
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Identify and implement yield, usability and productivity improvements.
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Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and occupational safety requirements.
What you will bring
Core Experience
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Professional LabVIEW development in a production environment.
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Hands‑on design and support of automated test systems.
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Strong hardware troubleshooting and debugging capability.
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SQL database programming and maintenance.
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Data acquisition and signal processing, time and frequency domains.
Technical Breadth
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Analog and digital circuit design and analysis.
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Test instruments, signal conditioning, power electronics.
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National Instruments hardware, PXI, DAQ, RIO.
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One or more of Python, C++, C#, MATLAB, VB, .NET.
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PLCs, embedded systems and microcontrollers.
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CAD and technical documentation.
Education
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BSc in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, Robotics, Applied Physics, or related engineering discipline.
Ways of Working
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Data‑driven and practical.
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Comfortable operating independently in a fast‑paced environment.
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Clear communicator with engineers and production teams.
•
Proactive about continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience:
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Experience across quality control, R&D or manufacturing engineering.
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Project leadership or informal team leadership exposure.
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Experience supporting high‑volume production testers.
Laser Technologies and Novanta:
The teams within Novanta’s Laser Technology business segment invent and produce beam steering and optical scanning solutions used globally in medical and advanced industrial systems. As part of Novanta, a NASDAQ‑listed technology group, you will work within a stable, international engineering organisation with long‑term investment in precision technology.
Interested?
If you enjoy building test systems that solve real manufacturing problems, this role is worth a conversation. Reach out to Rebecca Pelham to find out more!
Legal
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.