Test Technician

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security, Nuclear, and Aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a skilled Test Technician for a contract role. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in electronics testing, assembly, and fault diagnostics to work on critical projects within highly secure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing electronic or electro-mechanical equipment (including low voltage, 110v, 230v, 440v and E.H.T. products) in accordance with the appropriate test specifications or instructions, utilising the test equipment
• Locating faults in electronic or electro-mechanical equipment under test to sub-assembly level
• Initiating corrective action and recording fault information as required
• Recognising faults on test equipment and initiating action for repair
• Maintaining good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness and complying with statutory safety regulations and relevant codes of practice
• Ensuring all paperwork (hard and soft copy) and electronic systems including ERP are completed accurately to ensure traceability
• Supporting the business with continuous improvement, 6S, and lean manufacturing

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Experience of performing production testing using both commercial off the shelf and bespoke analogue test equipment
• Ability to follow and interpret manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials and production testing specifications
• Skilled in using standard test equipment consisting of, but not limited to, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators
• Ability to fault find to sub-assembly level, read circuit diagrams, and wiring schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel
• Good time management and task prioritisation skills with the ability to juggle various tasks
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and IPC-A-610/620 standards

Desired Skills:

• Technical qualification in Electronics or equivalent
• Qualification to IPC-A-610/620
• Experience in electrical assembly, precision cable preparation, and soldering

If you have a robust background in electronics testing, with skills in soldering, EMC testing, and electrical assembly, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a fulfilling contract role within a highly dynamic and secure environment.