Electronics Technician

Staffline; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical

Job summary

Staffline in Swindon is seeking an Electronics Technician to join our defence sector client on a permanent, onsite basis. You will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling and testing PCBs, wiring harnesses and electro‑mechanical systems.

The role offers 40 hours per week with flex time, a salary of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum plus a bonus and private medical cover.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing assembly or test environments.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
• Relevant qualification in electronics, mechatronics, electrical engineering or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, solder and test PCBs, wiring harnesses and electronic sub-assemblies.
• Complete electro-mechanical assembly and box-build integration.
• Load and configure software and firmware onto electronic systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics and assembly instructions.
• Use test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
• Carry out inspection, testing and fault-finding activities.
• Diagnose production issues and support effective fault resolution.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and work instructions.

Skills

PCB assembly

Test equipment use

Schematic reading

Electronics manufacturing

Education

Electronics/Electrical Engineering related qualification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Position: Electronics Technician
Type: Permanent, Onsite
Hours: 40hrs/wk, Flex Time
Industry: Defence
Location: Swindon
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum + Bonus + Private Medical

Profile - Electronics Technician

Our client is a leading provider of equipment and service solutions to technically challenging sectors around the globe.

Job Role - Electronics Technician

Reporting to the Electronics Manager the Electronics Technician will be responsible for the manufacture, assembly and testing of PCBs, wiring harnesses and electro-mechanical systems, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance

Duties - Electronics Technician

• Assemble, solder and test PCBs, wiring harnesses and electronic sub-assemblies.
• Complete electro-mechanical assembly and box-build integration.
• Load and configure software and firmware onto electronic systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics and assembly instructions.
• Use test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Carry out inspection, testing and fault-finding activities.
• Diagnose production issues and support effective fault resolution.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and work instructions.

Experience/Qualifications - Electronics Technician

• Experience in electronics manufacturing assembly or test environments
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes and multi-meters
• Relevant qualification in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

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