Electronics Technician: Precision Soldering & Diagnostics

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

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.