Electrical Engineer

Morson Edge; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electronics Engineer for a 12-month contract in Farnworth. The role includes servicing Electrical Test Equipment and supporting complex missile systems. Candidates should have a minimum HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and experience in calibration and maintenance of test systems. You will work within a knowledgeable team, providing mentoring when needed. Competitive hourly rate offered with umbrella pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in calibration of test equipment to component level.
• Ability to provide technical advice using specifications.

Responsibilities

• Service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment including STTE.
• Support routine calibrations and commissioning of test equipment.
• Conduct drift analysis and fault finding.

Skills

Calibration of test equipment

Fault finding and repair

Technical advice and guidance

Mentoring junior staff

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Job description

12 Month Contract – Inside IR35 – Onsite in Bolton

Up to £40 per hour umbrella

Job Role

We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE). These tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis.

You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave.

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level.
• Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance. Able to use this information to conduct appropriate measurements and repairs down to component level.
• Good understanding of calibration principles and processes.
• Able to mentor other or more junior staff when requested by line manager.
• Able to deal with multiple iss...