Quality Assurance Engineer
Overview
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to provide hands-on electrical engineering support to our Quality team. This role will work closely with the Quality Manager to investigate, diagnose, and resolve real-world electrical issues arising from PCBs, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
The ideal candidate will be a practical and technically skilled Electrical Engineer with experience in electronics troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and production testing. You will play a key role in improving product reliability by performing detailed failure analysis, identifying root causes, and supporting corrective actions across Voltech’s product range.
This position will work closely with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Manufacturing teams to ensure products meet Voltech’s high standards for performance and reliability.
Why Join Voltech?
Work on advanced electronic test equipment used globally in the power electronics industry
Solve challenging real-world electrical and manufacturing problems
Play a key role in improving product quality and reliability
Work closely with experienced engineering and production teams
Be part of a company with over 40 years of innovation and industry expertise
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
Investigate electrical faults on PCBs, sub-assemblies, and completed products
Perform hands-on fault finding using electronic test equipment, including:
Oscilloscopes
Digital multimeters
Power supplies
Signal generators and other diagnostic tools
Diagnose circuit-level issues and identify defective components or failure points
Support production teams with technical troubleshooting of failed units
Provide clear technical reports documenting findings and recommended solutions
Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
Lead or support root-cause investigations for product failures
Analyse defective boards and assemblies to determine failure mechanisms
Work with Engineering and Production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to products, processes, and testing methods
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve product reliability
Production Test & Quality Support
Support the Quality Manager with day-to-day technical investigations
Assist with production testing, inspection, and validation activities
Troubleshoot issues related to manufacturing test equipment and test processes
Help improve production test procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy
Support the introduction and validation of new products and design changes
PCB & Electronics Support
Review PCB assemblies and electronic designs to support fault investigations
Assist with component-level troubleshooting and replacement decisions
Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve PCB and assembly quality issues
Provide technical feedback to improve PCB manufacturing quality
Documentation & Quality Systems
Maintain detailed records of failures, investigations, and corrective actions
Update test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and quality documentation
Support quality improvement projects and internal reviews
Assist with maintaining ISO 9001 quality processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Practical experience troubleshooting electronic circuits and PCB assemblies
Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics
Experience using electronic test equipment
Ability to diagnose faults at component and circuit level
Experience working in an electronics manufacturing, testing, or engineering environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with power electronics
Experience working with PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
Experience with production test systems
Knowledge of failure analysis and root-cause methodologies
Experience with quality processes such as CAPA and non-conformance management
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards
Experience supporting suppliers or contract manufacturers
Skills & Attributes
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Hands-on approach with excellent troubleshooting ability
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability
Able to work independently and collaborate across teams
Clear technical communication skills
Comfortable working with engineering and production teams
Working Conditions
Full-time position
Based at either:
Voltech UK – Blackburn, Lancashire, UK
Close collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
Occasional travel to suppliers or other company locations may be required
Work Location: In person
