Electronic Test Technician

JR United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Wiring Technician to join a forward-thinking company in Stafford. This role is pivotal in the Engine Electronic Systems Team, focusing on developing innovative electrical and electronic control systems for powertrains. You will engage in hands-on assembly and maintenance of test equipment, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Collaborating with engineers, you'll create technical sketches and select components, enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills in electronic equipment assembly.
• Relevant technical qualification in electrical or mechanical fields.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build test boxes according to schematic drawings.
• Deliver projects on time while following safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical schematic understanding

Mechanical assembly skills

Cabling and harness assembly

Fault finding

Technical sketch creation

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship

HNC or equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Visio

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Wiring Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a Wiring Technician within our Electronics European Division. Based in Stafford, you will be part of the Engine Electronic Systems Team responsible for developing and implementing electrical and electronic control systems for powertrains, developed by our UK-based client and built worldwide. This role involves building and maintaining electrical load boxes for automated test equipment and other manual test equipment. The bespoke equipment includes electrical/electronic modules, harness-related components, sub-systems, and mechanical housings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Understanding and applying electrical schematic drawings and pinouts for complex electronic systems.
2. Assembling and mechanically building test boxes according to schematic drawings, requiring good mechanical skills (e.g., drilling, tapping, using hand tools).
3. Assembling cabling and harnesses to schematic drawings and pinouts (e.g., cutting, crimping, soldering, and assembling connectors).
4. Delivering projects on time while following safety procedures.
5. Building collaborative relationships with peers and internal partners.

Additional Skills:

1. Creating technical sketches based on engineers' needs.
2. Defining electronic, electrical, and mechanical components for projects.
3. Searching and selecting suitable electrical components for orders.
4. Estimating time requirements and planning projects.
5. Fault finding and resolving equipment issues using handheld measurement tools (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope).
6. Experience with Visio.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong practical skills in electronic equipment assembly.
• A relevant technical qualification such as a Level 3 apprenticeship, HNC, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical, control systems, or automotive engineering industries.
• Focus on meeting internal engineers' requirements.
• Ability to follow, develop, and improve local processes.

Additional Candidate Preferences:

• Previous experience with electronic/electrical products or related production systems.
• Experience in building electronic/electrical equipment and harnesses.