Electronics Test Technician

PE Global; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting an experienced Electronics Test Technician for a leading global engineering and technology organisation at its Stonehouse manufacturing facility.

The role involves testing, calibration and repair of specialist electrical and electromechanical equipment, with responsibilities spanning from assembly support to documentation and quality control.

Qualifications

• NVQ/ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in electronics testing, fault-finding and repair.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient with test equipment including multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional testing of electronic assemblies and PWAs.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electromechanical systems and components.
• Diagnose faults at system and component level; implement repairs.
• Undertake wire preparation, stripping, crimping, harness repairs and terminations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Support production activities including tool assembly, calibration and testing.
• Maintain and repair production tools, test equipment and machinery.
• Use electronic lab and test equipment to measure and diagnose faults.
• Ensure work complies with IPC standards and quality requirements.
• Interact with SAP and MRPs systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault diagnosis

Repair electronics

Soldering

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

HV power supplies

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an experienced Electronics Test Technician on behalf of a leading global engineering and technology organisation, based at their manufacturing facility in Stonehouse.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or electronically qualified technician to join an established manufacturing team, supporting the assembly, testing, calibration and repair of specialist electrical and electromechanical equipment.

You will be responsible for carrying out functional testing, diagnosing faults and repairing electronic assemblies, as well as maintaining the equipment used throughout the testing process.

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Contract: Permanent, Direct Hire

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 2:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out functional testing of electronic assemblies and printed wiring assemblies (PWAs).


• Test, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electromechanical systems and components.


• Diagnose faults at both system and component level, implementing appropriate repairs and corrective actions.


• Undertake wire preparation, stripping, crimping, harness repairs and electrical terminations.


• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.


• Work from job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality documentation and bills of materials.


• Support production activities, including tool assembly, calibration and testing.


• Maintain and repair production tools, test equipment and associated machinery.


• Use electronic laboratory and test equipment to carry out measurements, testing and fault diagnosis.


• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant quality requirements and IPC standards.


• Interact with manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems, including SAP.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to improve manufacturing processes and production efficiency.

Skills & Experience Required

• Further education or a qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, such as ONC, HNC, HND or NVQ Level 2.


• Previous experience in an electronics manufacturing, testing or engineering environment.


• Practical experience testing, fault-finding and repairing electrical and electronic assemblies.


• Competent using electronic test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes and low- and high-voltage power supplies (up to 400V DC).


• Good practical electronics skills, including basic soldering, crimping, wiring and assembly.


• Experience working with electrical harnesses, terminations and component-level repairs.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work from technical documentation.


• Experience producing finished assemblies from full engineering drawing packs with minimal supervision.


• Good understanding of quality standards and manufacturing processes, including relevant IPC standards.


• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider production team.

***Please note, our client cannot offer visa sponsorship, and all applicants must hold full right to work in the UK***