Electronics Technician

Austin Fraser; Heanor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their Research and Development Team. If you have a passion for technology and electronics, particularly in the automotive field, this role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle technical challenges. You will be responsible for analyzing electronic control units and their printed circuit board assemblies, ensuring the continuous development of legacy products. With a commitment to professional growth, the company provides full on-the-job training, excellent holiday benefits, and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a range of perks to enhance your career journey.

Benefits

32 days holiday per year

Free work uniform and PPE

Free takeaway meal every Friday

Access to a fully equipped company gym

Birthday Gifts

Fully paid Christmas party

Annual team building days

In-house career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic fault finding at component level.
• Ability to analyze ECUs and perform PCB repairs.

Responsibilities

• Test specific circuits and functions of ECUs on the bench.
• Create technical documentation and train technicians.

Skills

Electronic fault finding

PCB rework methods

Electronic schematic/wiring diagram drawings

Root cause analysis of PCBs

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Knowledge of automotive operations

Communication protocols

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone that craves technical challenges and has an interest in technology, electronics, and a passion for cars to join our Research and Development Team.

We are based conveniently between Nottingham and Derby centres, nestled on the entrance to one of the region's finest country parks (Shipley Country Park), boasting 700 acres of beautiful landscape popular for relaxed café dining, walking, fishing, biking, and horse-riding.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the continuous failure mode development of legacy products. The day-to-day will involve:

1. Follow wiring diagrams and pin data to power up ECUs on the bench and test specific circuits and functions.
2. Analysis of ECUs (electronic control units) and their PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) to discover the cause of electronic faults and to enact repairs where possible.
3. Creating technical documentation.
4. Closing looping of information into SOP and training of technicians.

Essential skills & experience:

1. Experience in electronic fault finding to component level and PCB rework methods.
2. Experience in electronic schematic/wiring diagram drawings.
3. Root cause analysis of PCBs.

Desirable skills & experience:

1. Well organised with a methodical approach to problem solving.
2. Team player with excellent attention to detail.
3. Knowledge and experience of automotive operations, electronics, and communication protocols.

In return, the successful candidates will receive:

1. Full on-the-job training, constantly, throughout your career here at ECU Testing Ltd.
2. 32 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
3. Competitive salary.
4. Free work uniform and PPE.
5. Free takeaway meal every Friday, named 'FAT FRIDAY' by all the staff.
6. Access to a fully equipped company gym.
7. Birthday Gifts.
8. Christmas party, fully paid for by the Managing Director.
9. Annual team building days.
10. Excellent in-house career development opportunities.

Work Hours: 6:30 - 15:00

To be suitable for this role you may have previously worked as an Electronics Engineer, Test Engineer, or Electronics Technician.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online today.