Electronics Technician

Saab UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an experienced Electro-mechanical Technician to support assembly, testing and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems. You will build harnesses, PCBs and mechanical assemblies, inspect and test to approved procedures, and diagnose faults within complex systems.

You will interpret engineering drawings, operate test equipment, and assist in installation and commissioning of sensors and actuators.

Qualifications

• Experience in the assembly, testing and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Reading engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Practical experience with electronic assembly, soldering and wiring techniques.
• Experience using hand tools, workshop equipment and electrical test instruments.
• Understanding of fault-finding techniques for electrical, electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Awareness of ESD controls, quality standards and safe working practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• IPC certification or equivalent electronics manufacturing qualifications.
• Experience within aerospace, defence or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management processes.
• Familiarity with Civil or Military Aviation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience mentoring junior technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Experience working to 6S Methodology
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble electronic and electromechanical systems, including wiring harnesses, PCBAs, mechanical assemblies and related hardware.
• Carry out inspection, testing, integration and commissioning of assemblies per procedures and documents.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair faults within systems.
• Support modification, rework and maintenance of prototype and production hardware to meet engineering and quality requirements.
• Interpret drawings, wiring schematics, assembly instructions and test docs to build and integrate systems.
• Assist in installation, operation and testing of sensors, actuators, motors and other devices.
• Maintain accurate build, test and inspection records per quality processes.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, health and safety, quality and laboratory procedures.
• Support maintenance of laboratory equipment, tooling and work areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Support stock control and management of laboratory consumables and components.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior technicians on development, integration and test programmes.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Soldering

Wiring

Reading schematics

Testing techniques

Quality standards

Documentation

Teamwork

UK Security Clearance

Education

IPC certification

Electronics qualification

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Hand tools

ESD controls

Job description

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

To provide technical support for the assembly, integration, testing, maintenance and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and workmanship are maintained whilst supporting laboratory, development and production activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture and assemble electronic and electromechanical systems, including wiring harnesses, PCBAs, mechanical assemblies and associated hardware.
• Carry out inspection, testing, integration and commissioning of electronic and electromechanical assemblies in accordance with approved procedures and documentation.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair faults within electronic, electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Support the modification, rework and maintenance of prototype and production hardware to meet engineering and quality requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, assembly instructions and test documentation to accurately build and integrate systems.
• Assist in the installation, operation and testing of sensors, actuators, motors and other electromechanical devices.
• Maintain accurate build, test and inspection records in accordance with company quality processes.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, health and safety, quality and laboratory procedures.
• Support the maintenance of laboratory equipment, tooling and work areas, ensuring a safe and organised environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to enhance manufacturing quality, efficiency and repeatability.
• Support stock control and management of laboratory consumables and components.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and senior technicians to support development, integration and test programmes.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To actively participate in Blue Bear's Performance Management Scheme.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required within the grade and level of the post.
• You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company.
• Some travel within the UK may be required.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in the assembly, testing and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Practical experience with electronic assembly, soldering and wiring techniques.
• Experience using hand tools, workshop equipment and electrical test instruments.
• Understanding of fault-finding techniques for electrical, electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Awareness of ESD controls, quality standards and safe working practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• IPC certification or equivalent electronics manufacturing qualifications.
• Experience within aerospace, defence, autonomous systems or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management processes.
• Familiarity with Civil or Military Aviation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience training or mentoring junior technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Experience working to 6S Methodology
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).