Diagnostics Technician

Spectrum Control; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Great Yarmouth is looking for a Diagnostics Technician to support test setup and diagnostics. Candidates should have HNC in Electronic Engineering and extensive electronics diagnostics experience. This position provides flexible working hours, health benefits, and a pension scheme. Join a team dedicated to impactful technology in aerospace and defence.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

25 days holiday

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Self-starter prepared to guide Operations and Engineering.
• Extensive experience in electronics diagnostics essential.
• Understanding of Labview based test systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults on chip & wire assemblies down to component level.
• Analyse results and look for trends.
• Update documentation to improve yields.

Skills

Electronics diagnostics

Problem Solving

RF Test Measurement and Calibration

Meticulous attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HNC in Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electronic Engineering (BEng or similar)

Tools

Labview

Network analysers

Spectrum analysers

Power meters

Frequency converters

Job description

We are seeking a talented Diagnostics Technician to join our fast-paced engineering team in Great Yarmouth. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in Electronic Engineering to progress their career within the Aerospace and Defence sector.

In this exciting role you will support implementation of the test set up and verification plan as defined by Test System Development Engineering and support diagnostics and fault finding. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and be prepared to guide and feedback to Operations and Engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose faults on highly complex chip & wire assemblies down to component level.
• Analyse & look for trends in results / failures.
• Update documentation to improve first time yields.
• Help maintain the customer returns process.
• Ensure that all Environmental Health and Safety / Company Policies are adhered to at all times.
• Make suggestions on Continuous Improvement within the business.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required to maintain and/or improve the efficiency quality and service of the Engineering team.

Skills and experience required

• HNC/HNC Electronic Engineering - Essential
• Degree qualified (BEng or similar) - Desirable
• Experience of working on RF tune and test - Desirable
• Extensive experience in Electronics diagnostics - Essential
• Understanding of Labview based test systems - Desirable
• Understanding of modern test equipment (R&S Keysight etc) ideally including Network analysers, spectrum analysers, power meters, frequency converters etc. Understand limitations and usages of each - Essential
• Chip & wire hybrid diagnostics experience - Desirable
• PCB diagnostics experience - Essential
• Understanding of build test and operation of Transmit Receive Modules for Radar applications - Desirable
• Problem Solving - Essential

Competencies

• RF Test Measurement and Calibration
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving capability
• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Electronics Diagnostics
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop

Other requirements

• SC cleared or ability to obtain

What we can offer you

• Flexible working practices – 9-day fortnight, flexitime and a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan cash back for everyday health expenses
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

About us

Spectrum Control is a global leader in managing and controlling the electromagnetic spectrum. We make the invisible electromagnetic spectrum visible and controllable with our industry-leading capabilities.

The work we do is important. Whether that’s developing solutions used in defence applications that help to protect the UK and partners to supporting technology for next generation satellite communication, space exploration and deep well drilling, Spectrum Control makes a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities