Electronics Technician

NC SAVE$ ENERGY; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Folkestone seeks an Electronics Technician Test & Repair to join their Engineering Team. This role involves testing, calibration, and repair of electronic components within an innovative environment. Candidates should have a strong background in electronics, soldering skills, and fault-finding capabilities. The company offers a competitive salary, 39-hour work week with early finishes on Fridays, and various additional perks. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and possess the ability to grow within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus structure

Free parking

Tea & coffee provided

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out measurement, test or calibration according to specifications.
• Experience in electronics or mechanical assembly.
• Entitlement to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process measurement and calibration.
• Prepare test reports and calibration certificates.
• Fault-finding and repair of electronic assemblies.
• Maintain test and measurement equipment.

Skills

Competent at soldering

General electronics fault finding

Assembly of intricate parts

Computer literate

Presentation skills

Drive and enthusiasm

Education

Education in Maths, English, and Science

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multi-meters

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Electronics Technician Test & Repair required for an electro-mechanical product manufacturing company based in Folkestone, Kent. Established in 1926, this small but globally reaching business designs and manufactures innovative high quality testing equipment for industry (construction, marine, power, oil & gas etc).

This is a great opportunity to become a key member of the small friendly Engineering Team, offering a competitive salary, company bonus structure, 39 hours per week (early finish Fridays!), free parking, tea & coffee and exciting prospects with this highly successful business. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, be competent at soldering and general electronics fault finding, and ideally have experience in a similar role.

Role

Role Purpose

The Test & Repair team shares two key roles in the business:

• Testing & calibration of components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies which form a crucial part of the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Repair and recalibration of customer instruments - vital customer service and a recognised revenue-generation element within the business.

The products involved are a combination of brand-new digital electronics, high voltage electronics (AC or DC, up to ~50kV), underwater corrosion monitoring equipment, low voltage electronics, and the servicing of older analogue electronics.

Responsibilities, Goals & Objectives

• Measurement, Test and Calibration: Carry out in-process measurement, test, or calibration according to defined specifications.
• Prepare & issue test reports & calibration certificates.
• Maintain test & measurement equipment in good working order and propose improvements as appropriate.
• Thoroughly & methodically self-check and confirm that work is carried out without error.
• Fault-finding, Diagnosis and Repair: Fault-finding of electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Diagnosis of problems using test equipment including oscilloscope, multi-meters, etc.
• Disassembly, repair and reassembly of customer instruments, including testing and quality certification.
• Thorough and methodical approach to work, to ensure quality and functionality of products returned to customers.

Person Requirements

• Appropriate education including Maths, English and Science subjects.
• Practical ability including assembly of intricate parts, soldering & workshop skills.
• Computer literate, with appropriate capability in MS Office products.
• Presentation and Reporting skills, appropriate command of written & spoken English.
• Working experience in electronics / mechanical assembly or fault-finding.
• Enthusiasm, Energy & Drive. Potential to grow with the business.
• Entitlement to work in the UK.
• Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced individuals.