Electronics Technician

Autoflame Engineering Ltd; Westerham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoflame Engineering is seeking a skilled Electronics Technician to manufacture, assemble and test electronic assemblies to strict quality standards. You will diagnose faults, perform precise soldering (including fine-pitch), and support continuous improvement in a world-class manufacturing environment.

You will read schematics and diagrams, use test equipment, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to health and safety and 5S principles.

Qualifications

• Strong electronics knowledge (essential), including analogue and digital circuits.
• Skilled in soldering, including fine-pitch components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, circuit diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing or repair environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to "right first time" quality.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented, motivated, and proactive mindset.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and work in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, test, electronic products to specification, ensuring high quality and reliability standards are consistently met.
• Carry out precision soldering, and rework on PCBs, including surface-mount and through-hole components.
• Interpret circuit diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings to support build, test, activities.
• Follow and execute the production plan efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.
• Identify root causes of faults and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately complete all production documentation, test records, and reports in a timely manner.
• Proactively highlight and escalation issues relating to processes, equipment, or product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production and repair processes.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in line with 5S principles.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, including proper use and maintenance of PPE.
• Demonstrate strong time management and reliability in meeting production and repair targets.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Soldering (fine-pitch)

Schematics reading

Diagnostic equipment use

Problem solving

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Team player

Tools

Test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The main purpose of the role is to manufacture, test, electronic assemblies to a high technical standard, ensuring all products meet Autoflame's quality, reliability, and performance requirements.

• The role requires a high level of electronic knowledge, including the ability to diagnose faults, carry out precise soldering and rework, and support continuous improvement in a world-class manufacturing environment.
• Manufacture, assemble, test, electronic products to specification, ensuring high quality and reliability standards are consistently met.
• Carry out precision soldering, and rework on PCBs, including surface-mount and through-hole components.
• Interpret circuit diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings to support build, test, activities.
• Follow and execute the production plan efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.
• Identify root causes of faults and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately complete all production documentation, test records, and reports in a timely manner.
• Proactively highlight and escalation issues relating to processes, equipment, or product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production and repair processes.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in line with 5S principles.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, including proper use and maintenance of PPE.
• Demonstrate strong time management and reliability in meeting production and repair targets.

About you

We are looking for a highly skilled Electronics Technician with strong analytical capability. You will be able to work independently and take ownership of complex technical tasks, including fault diagnosis.

You will contribute to process improvements and supports team performance through technical expertise, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Experience:

• Strong electronics knowledge (essential), including analogue and digital circuits.
• Skilled in soldering, including fine-pitch components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, circuit diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing or repair environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to "right first time" quality.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented, motivated, and proactive mindset.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and work in a factory environment.

Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. Due to the nature of the role, it is also essential that candidates hold a full UK driving licence to be considered.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Electronics Test Engineer, Electronic Manufacturing Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Electrical Technician, Fault Finding Engineer, Diagnostic Technician may also be considered for this role.

Founded in 1972, Autoflame Engineering is a world leader in combustion management. As a multi-award-winning British manufacturer with over 40 patents, we have spent 50 years revolutionising the industry. Our mission is simple: to help global organisations reduce fuel consumption and emissions through cutting-edge engineering.

Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. Due to the nature of the role, it is also essential that candidates hold a full UK driving licence and live within a commutable distance to Biggin Hill to be considered.