Calibration and Maintenance Electronics Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Calibration & Maintenance Electronics Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This exciting role offers the chance to work on advanced missile systems, ensuring the maintenance and calibration of complex test equipment. You'll be at the forefront of the defence sector, developing your expertise in calibration and test system maintenance while contributing to innovative projects. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to enhance their technical capabilities in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in calibration and maintenance of test equipment to component level.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Conduct calibration, commissioning, and fault-finding of test equipment.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives for calibration processes.

Skills

Calibration principles

Test system fault-finding

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

SAP

Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE)

Environmental Chambers

Job description

Due to a sustained period of growth, our client is looking for a Calibration & Maintenance Electronics Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects supporting the assembly, integration, and testing of advanced missile systems. You will play a key role in ensuring the maintenance and calibration of complex test equipment, providing technical support across a highly skilled manufacturing environment.

In addition, our client is a world-leading, multi-national organisation that will challenge and develop your technical capabilities, offering you the chance to work in state-of-the-art facilities at the forefront of the defence sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise in calibration, test system maintenance, and electronic fault-finding while contributing to some of the most innovative projects in the industry.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Service and maintain electrical and electronic test equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE).
• Conduct calibration, commissioning, drift analysis, fault-finding, and repairs of test equipment.
• Support routine and non-routine tasks, working alongside engineers and manufacturing support teams.
• Develop expertise in vibration, shock, and signal assessments across a range of technologies (DC to Microwave).
• Ensure compliance with calibration procedures and industry standards.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance calibration processes and reliability.
• Maintain records and documentation using SAP and other database systems.

To be suitable for the role you will have:

• HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Experience in calibration and maintenance of test equipment to component level.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles and test system fault-finding.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience working with SAP is desirable.
• Knowledge of Environmental Chambers is an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Job Title: Calibration & Maintenance Electronics Engineer
Location: Bolton
Remote Working: 5 days per week on-site
Salary: Circa 45k per annum

This is a permanent position. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.