Electronics Technician: Precision Assembly & Test

Saab AB; Leigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking a skilled technician to assemble, test and repair electronic and electromechanical systems. You will follow drawings, wiring schematics and procedures to build assemblies, conduct inspections and commissioning, and troubleshoot faults on prototype and production hardware.

You will ensure compliance with ESD and lab safety standards while maintaining accurate records. Working within a multidisciplinary team across development and production, you may travel within the UK to

Qualifications

• Experience assembling, testing, and repairing electronic and electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble electronic and electromechanical systems, including wiring harnesses, PCBAs, mechanical assemblies and associated hardware.
• Carry out inspection, testing, integration and commissioning of electronic and electromechanical assemblies in accordance with approved procedures and documentation.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair faults within electronic, electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Support the modification, rework and maintenance of prototype and production hardware to meet engineering and quality requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, assembly instructions and test documentation to accurately build and integrate systems.
• Assist in the installation, operation and testing of sensors, actuators, motors and other electromechanical devices.
• Maintain accurate build, test and inspection records in accordance with company quality processes.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, health and safety, quality and laboratory procedures.
• Support the maintenance of laboratory equipment, tooling and work areas, ensuring a safe and organised environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to enhance manufacturing quality, efficiency and repeatability.
• Support stock control and management of laboratory consumables and components.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and senior technicians to support development, integration and test programmes.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Soldering

Wiring diagrams

Electrical test instruments

Fault finding

ESD awareness

Quality workmanship

Independent & team work

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Tools

Soldering irons

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Saab UK is seeking a skilled technician to assemble, test and repair electronic and electromechanical systems. You will follow drawings, wiring schematics and procedures to build assemblies, conduct inspections and commissioning, and troubleshoot faults on prototype and production hardware.

You will ensure compliance with ESD and lab safety standards while maintaining accurate records. Working within a multidisciplinary team across development and production, you may travel within the UK to