Electronic Test Technician

PE Global; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Test Technician for a leading global technology and engineering organisation at their Stonehouse site. The role involves functional testing of PWAs and electronic assemblies, using diverse test equipment and following quality IPC standards.

You will read engineering drawings, prepare harnesses, troubleshoot, and support automated machinery and SAP-based workflows. A background in electrical or electronic engineering is required with relevant ONC/HNC/HND/NVQ2

Qualifications

• Further education in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (ONC/HNC/HND/NVQ Level 2 preferred).
• Strong electronic technician skills and testing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with low and high voltage systems and general test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional testing of PWAs and electronic assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and identify components.
• Maintain production tools and equipment and support continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot products, processes and programme defects and carry out repairs.

Education

ONC, HNC, HND or NVQ Level 2

Tools

Multimeters

Low Voltage Power Supplies

High Voltage Power Supplies up to 400VDC

Electronic test equipment

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Test Technician on behalf of a leading global technology and engineering organisation, based at their Stonehouse site.

Location: Stonehouse

Contract: 12 months

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: £15.00-£20.00 PAYE per hour, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out functional testing of PWAs and electronic assemblies.
• Work from job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality travellers and bills of material.
• Maintain production tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot products, processes and programme defects, carrying out appropriate repairs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and identify electrical and electronic components.
• Carry out wire preparation, stripping and crimping.
• Perform harness repair and termination.
• Use a range of relevant manual hand tools and electronic technician equipment.
• Support testing of electrical and electromechanical tools in line with defined procedures.
• Interact with MRP systems, including SAP.
• Maintain strong technical skills across electronics, hydraulics and mechanical assemblies.
• Operate and support automated machinery and programming where required.
• Apply Manufacturing System principles and tools to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure work is completed to relevant quality and IPC standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Further education in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, such as ONC, HNC, HND or NVQ Level 2.
• Proven experience working successfully within design constraints.
• Experience using electronic laboratory and test equipment, including:
• Multimeters
• Low Voltage Power Supplies
• High Voltage Power Supplies up to 400VDC
• Experience testing and debugging electromechanical assemblies.
• Strong electronic technician skills and experience in testing.
• Experience working with both low and high voltage systems.
• Basic soldering, crimping and assembly skills.
• Basic fault finding and rectification at system and component level.
• Ability to produce deliverable items from full drawing packs with minimal additional support.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Good understanding of electronic technician tools and general test equipment.
• A strong understanding of electrical/electronic assembly and testing.

Please note PE Global cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates will need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.