Electrical Technician

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing company seeks an Electrical Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will apply your expertise in electrical engineering and automation to maintain and improve systems that drive efficiency. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of cutting-edge projects. If you are passionate about technology and eager to grow within a rapidly expanding organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Autonomy over workload

Supportive team environment

Development prospects

Opportunity to work with leading technology companies

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and service electrical and automation equipment.
• Liaise between customers and management for smooth operations.
• Achieve project milestones within specified time frames.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Automation Principles

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Platform

Electrical Control Panels

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Reporting to: Automation & Machine Build Manager

Working with: Automation Team

About FAST

FAST is an advanced manufacturing company specializing in bespoke machine build, automation, robotics, and software solutions for clients worldwide. With 25 years of experience in industrial automation, we deliver top-tier automation solutions across various sectors. We develop custom technical solutions for a global client base, focusing on cutting-edge automation technologies that can be deployed immediately into manufacturing facilities. We partner with industry leaders globally, offering a comprehensive portfolio from individual robots and robotic cells to large-scale custom systems. Our goal is to help customers automate so they can focus on their core business.

Role Contribution

The successful candidate will play a key role in applying principles of electronics, electrical circuitry, testing, pneumatics, and automation across the business.

Responsibilities

1. Achieve project milestones within specified time frames and budgets.
2. Provide efficient and courteous support and service to customers as required.
3. Liaise between customers and management, ensuring smooth communication and flow of materials.
4. Maintain, repair, and service existing and new equipment in a tidy, safe, and efficient environment.
5. Work on DC Systems, in cleanroom environments, with wet process equipment, and automated assemblies.
6. Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical, pneumatic, and automation components, parts, and systems.
7. Evaluate, calibrate, and test new or modified equipment circuits and fixtures.
8. Assemble or modify systems according to engineering instructions and technical manuals.
9. Complete all necessary documentation and paperwork.
10. Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures of the company and clients.
11. Promote FAST Technologies Ltd.'s capabilities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• HNC Electrical Engineering, City & Guilds Electrical Engineering, or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience designing/building electrical control panels
• Experience maintaining/troubleshooting industrial control or PLC systems
• Experience with Siemens TIA platform

What We Offer

We offer an opportunity to work in an innovative, rapidly growing organization with development prospects. Our client base includes leading technology and manufacturing companies. You will have autonomy over your workload within a supportive team environment.