Electronics Test Technician

Matchtech; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defence and Security supplier in Tewkesbury is seeking experienced Electronics Test Technicians for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include assembling and troubleshooting electronic products, performing tests, and maintaining records in a production environment. Applicants must hold sole British nationality and be eligible for MOD SC Clearance. This role offers an hourly rate of £40-£45 under umbrella employment, fully onsite in Tewkesbury.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic/electro-mechanical assembly required.
• Competence in PCB rework/repair.
• Experience in recording and evaluating test results.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic products.
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault finding of assemblies.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Relevant experience in electronic/electro-mechanical assembly

Competent in the use of hand tools

Experience of manual testing and ATE

Depth of understanding of electronic components

Ability to fault find to component level

Experience of Continuous Improvement tools

Good communications skills

Tools

Automated Test Equipment

MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for 2x Electronics Test Technicians to join them on a contract basis at their site in Tewksbury.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain MOD SC Clearance. The position is a 6‑month initial contract, fully onsite in Tewksbury, and offers £40‑£45 per hour under umbrella employment, inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling and Testing of products
• Troubleshooting and fault finding of Electronic and Electro‑Mechanical Assemblies
• ATE tests in accordance with PTS instructions.
• Record results on Production Test Reports (PTR) and/or in the manufacturing test database.
• Provide FTY information for work carried out
• Circuit card inspection in accordance with IPC‑A‑610
• Circuit card rework, both SMT and through‑hole in accordance with IPC‑7711/7721
• Provide timely and accurate data for tasks undertaken including time, quality, quantity and serialisation.
• Assisting Manufacturing and Business Unit Engineering with prototype assembly, test and new product introduction in Manufacturing.
• Assist in the identification of root causes, along with corrective and preventive measures.
• Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean, working environment conforming to highest standards of EHS, ESD, and 5S.
• Ensure accurate completion of records in line with the Quality Management System.
• Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
• Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant experience in electronic/electro‑mechanical assembly.
• Competent in the use of hand tools, wiring, and PCB repair.
• Experience of manual testing and ATE (Automated Test Equipment).
• Competent in the use of hand tools, wiring and PCB rework/repair.
• Will have worked in batch/low volume production of complex, quality‑driven products.
• Experienced in recording, analysing and evaluating test results.
• Support in test development for new products.
• Able to monitor and maintain the standards on test stations.
• Depth of understanding of electronic components and assemblies including RF.
• Sound knowledge of test equipment, including usage, set up and maintenance.
• Ability to fault find and identify repair to component level.
• Able to work within the demands of a busy production environment.
• Capability to identify root causes of issues, and identify corrective and preventative measures, in conjunction with design engineers as appropriate.
• Experience of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques, e.g. Lean or Six Sigma.
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communications skills both written and oral.