Engineering Technician

Halma Plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Barnsley is seeking an Engineering Technician who will develop validation test equipment and assist in prototyping electronic circuits. This role requires a strong background in electronics and hands-on skills with a focus on problem-solving and communication. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a safer future through innovation.

Qualifications

• Team player with excellent communication skills across R&D and business.
• Willingness to overcome challenges and adapt.
• Values organization and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bespoke validation test equipment.
• Support prototyping of electronic circuits and verification of PCBs.
• Manage the electronics development lab and prototype components.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Practical hands-on skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

BTEC, HNC, or relevant qualification in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Volt Meters (DVM)

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

As an Engineering Technician, you play a key role in developing and maintaining bespoke validation test equipment, as well as assisting in building panel test rigs for third-party approval testing. This is an excellent opportunity to add value and learn from established and experienced engineers. In this role, you will work closely with electronics hardware design engineers, supporting with prototyping of electronic circuits, and the verification and testing of new prototype PCBs & panels. You'll be responsible for the electronics development lab and maintaining prototype components & materials. Additionally, you'll get involved in EMC and environmental testing for new products, and provide technical administrative support. This includes assisting with the implementation of new BOMs and component approval tasks within our company ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bespoke validation test equipment and assist in building panel test rigs for third-party approval testing.
• Support prototyping of electronic circuits and the verification and testing of new prototype PCBs & panels.
• Manage the electronics development lab and maintain prototype components and materials.
• Get involved in EMC and environmental testing for new products.
• Provide technical administrative support, including assisting with the implementation of new BOMs and component approval tasks within the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Hold a BTEC, HNC or a relevant qualification in electronics.
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills, able to interact effectively across the R&D team and the wider business.
• Be a problem solver, with a willingness to overcome challenges, learn and adapt.
• Can work independently, taking full responsibility for tasks from a given brief.
• Pro-actively find solutions to fulfil the task at hand.
• Enjoy practical, hands-on tasks with a can-do mindset.
• Be skilled with hand and power tools, system wiring and fault finding.
• Be familiar with benchtop test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, DVMs.
• Be confident with IT equipment to deliver administrative tasks.
• Value organisation, attention to detail and timely delivery.

About the company

We\'ve been designing and manufacturing life-saving products for 25 years, protecting iconic buildings across the globe, and the people that occupy them. Our team members are passionate, driven, and up for a challenge. Our mission is to create a safer, sustainable future.

Advanced Electronics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 listed company with more than 40 subsidiaries operating globally within the group, successfully growing year on year. Halma is "a market leader in specialist safety, health and environmental technologies". Halma\'s purpose is "Growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day".