Electronic Engineering Technician

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare scheme

Company pension

28 days' holiday + 2 company days + BH

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Cwmbran is seeking an Electronic Engineering Technician to test, repair and modify analogue, digital and RF electronics. You will interpret circuit diagrams, PCB layouts and drawings, and use test equipment to verify performance.

The role requires fault-finding, soldering, and hands-on work with a range of electronic assemblies. Competitive salary and solid benefits accompany a structured training environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with analogue and digital electronics.
• RF electronics understanding is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot circuits to component level.
• Able to read schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Test, repair and modify analogue, digital and RF circuits and equipment.
• Fault-find to component level on electronic assemblies.
• Read circuit diagrams, PCB layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Use oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and signal generators for testing.
• Carry out soldering (through-hole and SMT) and PCB rework.

Skills

Analogue electronics

Digital electronics

RF electronics

Fault diagnosis

Schematic reading

PCB theory

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Benchtop power supplies

CAD software

Job description

Position: Electronic Engineering Technician

Location: Cwmbran

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience

Position Overview

• Testing, repairing and modifying analogue, digital and RF electronic circuits and equipment
• Fault-finding electronic assemblies to component level
• Reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams and technical drawings
• Using oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, VNWAs, signal generators and other electronic test equipment
• Carrying out through-hole and surface-mount soldering, PCB repair and component replacement
• Performing functional testing and maintaining accurate test records
• Testing and evaluating opto-electronic and laser-related components and assemblies
• Supporting prototype development and engineering modifications
• Preparing and kitting electronic and mechanical components for subcontract manufacture
• Using CAD software to view and modify mechanical drawings and simple designs
• Carrying out basic workshop activities including drilling, milling and tapping
• Supporting stock control, goods-in and component identification
• Maintaining technical documentation, production records and compliance information
• Maintaining tools, test equipment and workshop areas to a high standard

Position Requirements

• Practical experience with analogue and digital electronics
• An understanding of RF electronics is desirable
• Strong electronic fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to troubleshoot circuits to component level
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and bench power supplies
• Good soldering and PCB rework skills
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and technical drawings
• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand tools and workshop equipment
• Basic CAD experience is desirable
• Competent using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Practical, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks through to completion

Position Remuneration

• Starting salary circa £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience
• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm, with 1 hour for lunch. Flexibility in working hours will be considered
• 28 days' holiday plus 2 company days and bank holidays
• Private healthcare scheme after 1 year's proven employment
• Workplace pension after 3 months' full-time employment
• Company pension, with employee contribution of 5% and Company contribution of 3%
• 6-month probationary period