Electronics Technician (Production)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to support production efforts through enhancing yield and troubleshooting issues. In this dynamic role, you will develop operating instructions, investigate engineering problems, and collaborate with various teams to implement improvements. Your expertise in manual soldering and proficiency with electronic test equipment will be key to your success. Join a fast-growing company where your contributions will directly impact production quality and efficiency. If you have a practical mindset and a passion for electronics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in manual soldering of electronic components.
• Experience with electronic test equipment like DMMs and oscilloscopes.
• Qualifications in electronics are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support production by enhancing yield and solving issues.
• Develop operating instructions and evaluate production activities.
• Investigate and document causes of returns for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manual soldering of electronic components

Proficiency with hand tools

Experience with electronic test equipment

Problem-solving attitude

Computer literacy (Excel macros)

Reading electronic circuit schematics

Fault-finding electronic circuits

Qualifications in electronics

Flexibility in a fast-growing environment

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

ONC in Electronics

City & Guilds

BTEC Level 3

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Pulse generators

Job description

Job Description

Name: [Job Title]

Main Purpose of the Job: Support production by working to enhance yield, investigate and solve production issues, and maintain equipment.

Key Relationships:

• Reports to: Operations Manager
• Liaison with: Engineering Team, Sales & Marketing Team, Quality, and Production

Key Tasks:

• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.
• Investigate production engineering problems, analyze root causes, and resolve issues.
• Evaluate production activities and make recommendations for improvements.
• Suggest new and/or alternative materials to maximize production.
• Manage and repair RMA’s and returns as required.
• Work with the quality function to investigate and document causes of returns and report remedial actions to ensure continuous improvement within Engineering, Sales & Marketing, and Operations.
• Collect product intelligence on reports of product faults and in-house production issues, and make recommendations for remedial actions.
• Investigate production yield issues, suggest and implement countermeasures.
• Assist in maintaining test rigs.
• Develop and maintain assembly instructions.
• Locate and repair product faults.
• Perform modifications on production batches as required.
• Assist in building engineering prototypes.
• Support Sales & Marketing and Engineering as needed.

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• Expertise in manual soldering of electronic components down to 0402/TQFP case size.
• Proficiency with hand tools.
• Experience with electronic test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, etc.
• A practical, can-do attitude towards solving PCB and mechanical assembly issues.
• Computer literacy, including creating/modifying macros in MS Excel (advantageous).
• Ability to read and understand mixed-signal (analog and digital) electronic circuit schematics.
• Skill in fault-finding electronic circuits based on behavior and schematics.
• Qualifications in electronics (ONC, City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-growing company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.