Graduate Manufacturing Technician

HPCareers Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HPCareers Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Manufacturing Technician to join a skilled team assembling and testing RF and electronic products used in specialist microwave radar applications.

You will contribute to manufacturing, test, and repair activities, while supporting continuous improvement to enhance product quality, manufacturability and production efficiency. This role offers hands-on development of technical knowledge and practical manufacturing skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronic/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with build instructions and test procedures.
• Soldering experience and ESD compliance.
• RF or microwave assemblies knowledge.
• Understanding of electronic test methods and equipment.
• Lean manufacturing tools such as 5S and visual management.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test RF and electronic products using a range of techniques per build documentation.
• Accurately complete production records, build documentation and test results; update documentation as needed.
• Assist fault finding and repair on production issues and customer returns; feed back to Engineering for improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities (5S, visual management) to improve quality, throughput and efficiency.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Electronic assembly

Test methods & equipment understanding

Soldering

Lean manufacturing (5S)

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electronic or Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Electronic test equipment

RF/microwave test equipment

Work instructions & test procedures

Job description

Graduate Manufacturing Technician

This is a hands-on role working within a highly skilled and experienced team, assembling and testing technically advanced RF and electronic products used in specialist microwave radar applications.

The role involves the manufacture, test and repair of high-reliability products, alongside supporting continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality, manufacturability and production efficiency. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality output while developing their technical knowledge, practical manufacturing skills and understanding of high-reliability electronic products.

Key Responsibilities of the Role Will Include:

• Assembly & Test - Assemble and test RF and electronic products using a range of techniques, including mechanical assembly, epoxy processes, PCB soldering and RF assembly, in line with defined build documentation. Follow detailed work instructions and test procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
• Production Data & Documentation - Accurately complete production records, build documentation and test results. Raise issues and support updates to documentation to ensure it remains current and reflects best practice.
• Fault Finding & Repair - Support fault finding and repair activities for production issues and customer returns within agreed timescales. Work with Engineering teams to feedback recurring issues and support long-term improvements.
• Continuous Improvement - Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including 5S, visual management and process improvements. Proactively identify opportunities to improve product quality, build efficiency and working practices, and share ideas with the team.

Essential Experience / Competencies

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Build instructions and test procedures.
• soldering, and demonstrating ESD compliance.
• RF or microwave assemblies.
• Understanding of electronic test methods and equipment.
• Lean manufacturing tools (e.g. 5S, visual management, waste reduction).