Electronics Test Technician/Engineer

Sanstec Design; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A design engineering firm is seeking a full-time Electronics Test Technician/Engineer to work on-site near Ipswich. The role involves testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic equipment, ensuring quality and reliability. Candidates should have a HND level qualification in electronics, practical skills including PCB soldering, and knowledge of RF and EMC testing. A clean driving license is required due to occasional travel.

Qualifications

• HND level or higher qualification in electronics.
• Experience with PCB soldering and handling SMD components.
• Ability to develop and follow testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic systems.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on components.
• Support testing team with advanced electronics testing.

Skills

Hands-on practical electronics skills

PCB soldering

RF knowledge

EMC testing knowledge

Good IT skills with Excel

Education

HND level qualification or higher

Tools

Digital multi-meters

Oscilloscopes

Signal analyser

Spectrum analyser

Job description

Company Description

Sanstec Design specializes in offering 2D and 3D design engineering solutions to UK product manufacturers and consultanices as well as subcontracting for other design companies. The company operates outside IR35 and utilizes industry-leading CAD/CAE software such as Creo, SolidWorks, and Autodesk to bring concepts to life, from initial design to production support. With expertise across various industries, Sanstec Design stands out in the design and development of medical/pharmaceutical devices and injection-molded components. Our design and development activities are tailored to meet diverse business needs with precision and efficiency.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Electronics Test Technician/Engineer based on our clients site near Ipswich. The primary responsibilities include testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic systems and equipment. The role involves corrective and preventive maintenance of electronic components, soldering tasks, and ensuring functionality and reliability of systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with design and engineering teams to uphold quality standards.

Main Responsibilities

In summary:

• As a competent electronics test technician/engineer, qualified to HND level or beyond.
• With good hands on practical electronics skills, including PCB soldering and wiring etc. being able to manage SMD components.
• Have an ability to look at requirements and develop testing to prove requirement has been met or not.
• Use equipment such as digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal analyser, spectrum analyser and more.
• Have good general RF knowledge.
• Have good knowledge of EMC testing and compliance work.
• The ability to design and make test circuits and test equipment where needed.
• Support testing team with more advanced electronics testing.
• Take a supporting and at times guiding role in general house-keeping and H&S, CoSHH topics within the Digital Electronics Lab(s).
• You must have a 'Safety First Attitude' towards work and be trusted to follow all company H&S.
• Be able to follow test procedures but also be able to create/adapt them where needed.
• Be familiar with general and more specialised Environmental Testing.
• Have good IT skills and be able to use Excel and data logging packages.
• There will be some requirement to work off site at various test sites from time to time.
• Full Clean Driving licence and be comfortable to travel on occasion as .

Additionally it would be good if you :

• Had some experience programming, such as Arduino, PIC, Atmel, Pi etc.
• Were enthusiastically curious and be prepared to really investigate issues as required.
• Have some analogue electronics experience.