Electronics Technician

Our client specialises in the design, development and manufacture of handheld testing products and are looking to recruit an Electronics Technician to join their long-established family run business. They are looking for a technician with some hands on experience in the manufacture of electronic products to act as the link between R&D and workshop.
Duties

• Produce and test electronic parts and sub-assemblies including PCB Assembly requiring soldering and crimping to IPC standards
• Testing using electronic test equipment such as scopes and multi-meters
• Complete final assembly of systems
• Create new and update build instructions to latest specification
• Perform calibration, final test and documentation
• Repair of electronic systems to component level
• Work from drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment and verbal/written instructions to assemble, repair, modify, rework or re-assemble units.
• Provide technical support in house and to customers

Skills & Qualifications

• BTEC level qualification in Electronic Engineering or higher
• Some experience in Surface mount soldering with knowledge of analogue and digital circuits preferable
• Knowledge of PCB electronic component fault diagnosis techniques down to component level desirable
• Crimping, soldering and rework methods to IPC standards
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• A basic understanding of IT within the workplace including antivirus and firewall protection and an interest in developing these skills
• An understanding of LAN / WAN/WiFi/VoIP/VPN access network equipment technologies including Switches, Hubs, Print Servers, Modems, Routers, VPN technology would be a bonus
• A knowledge of Mailing systems and Office Automation applications would be beneficial along with troubleshooting of hardware and software issues.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a methodical way

Benefits

• 25,000 - 28,000 depending on experience
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexible hours working between 8am and 6pm)
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity for progression within the company

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
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