Electronics Technician

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known employment agency seeks an Electronics Technician near Newport or Cardiff, South Wales. In this permanent role, you will build, assemble, and test intricate PCB equipment. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/HND in Engineering and experience in electronic assembly. Benefits include a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000, 33 days holiday, and access to a subsidised canteen and gym facilities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

On-site parking

Pension

Subsidised canteen

Gym access

Employee welfare scheme

Qualifications

• HNC / HND qualified in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or similar.
• Experience in electronic assembly and soldering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test complex PCB equipment.
• Perform visual inspection of products.
• Conduct functional tests on products.

Skills

Electronic assembly

PCB assembly

Soldering

Analytical skills

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Electronics Technician Salary is £30,000 to £35,000 per annum plus bonus. Benefits include 33 days holiday, on site parking, subsidised canteen, gym, pension, employee welfare scheme.

Location

Based near Newport or Cardiff, South Wales.

Hours & Work Conditions

Days role – Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week. Permanent position in a state of the art facility with clean room environment.

Role Overview

The Electronic Technician / Electronic Assembler will build, assemble and test complex PCB equipment as part of a team developing a new product range.

Duties

• Operate tooling and hand held electronic equipment to test cable assemblies or other electronic parts.
• Manually solder components onto printed circuit boards using a microscope.
• Perform visual inspection of products and incoming/outgoing parts.
• Carry out functional tests on products.
• Problem solve to find root cause analysis and make corrective action plans.
• Work with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Handle or attach small components using tweezers and in house build fixtures.

Qualifications & Skills

• HNC / HND qualified in Electrical, Electronic Engineering (or similar subjects) or other relevant qualification.
• Experience in electronic assembly, PCB assembly and soldering.
• Excellent analytical and fault‑finding skills.
• Ability to utilise electrical and mechanical schematics to rectify faults and defects.
• Operate fixturing / tooling or hand held electronic equipment.
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate with internal and external colleagues.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing and / or shop floor environment.
• Knowledge of handling wafers or substrates.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of clean room protocols would be ideal, but not essential.

Benefits

33 days holiday, on site parking, pension, subsidised canteen, gym and employee benefits scheme.

Application

To hear more about this position, please send your CV to bernie.mcgrathtravail.co.uk. Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.