Electronics Calibration Technician

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Electronics Calibration Technician to join their Calibration & Maintenance Team. In this exciting role, you will calibrate and maintain a variety of electrical and electronic test equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of complex systems essential for product assembly and testing. Your expertise will be crucial in fault-finding, repairs, and supporting routine calibration schedules. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC/Degree in Electronics or similar Engineering field required.
• Expertise in calibrating and maintaining test equipment to component level.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain electrical and electronic test systems and equipment.
• Conduct fault-finding and repairs down to component level.

Skills

Calibration Processes

Component Level Diagnostics

Problem-Solving Abilities

Analytical Skills

Education

HND/HNC/Degree in Electronics

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Position Available: Electronics Calibration Technician

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus

Experience needed: We are looking for skilled engineers with experience in the calibration and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems to component level. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of calibration processes and significant experience of component level diagnostics and repair.

About the role:

We are seeking an engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team. In this role, you will service a variety of electrical and electronic test equipment. The work is varied, challenging, and essential to supporting our manufacturing operations at all stages of product assembly and testing.

You will work closely with engineers across the business to resolve routine and non-routine calibration and maintenance tasks. This includes fault finding, repair, commissioning, and drift analysis. As part of a dynamic team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of complex test platforms for the manufacture of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Calibrate and maintain electrical and electronic test systems and equipment
2. Conduct fault-finding and repairs down to component level
3. Support routine calibration schedules, commissioning, and drift analysis
4. Work directly with support functions to resolve technical challenges
5. Maintain compliance with safety standards and manufacturing processes
6. Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and workload planning
7. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff

What we need from you:

1. Qualification: HND/HNC/Degree in Electronics or a similar Engineering field
2. Expertise in calibrating and maintaining test equipment and systems to component level
3. Significant experience in component level diagnostics and repair
4. Ability to follow technical instructions, handbooks, and drawings to perform repairs and measurements
5. Good understanding of calibration principles and processes
6. Able to mentor other or more junior staff when requested by line manager
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!