Graduate RF Electronics 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

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.