Graduate RF & Electronics Technician — Growth & Benefits

Teledyne; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life assurance

Car scheme

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave UK in Lincoln is recruiting a Graduate Manufacturing Technician to join a highly skilled team assembling and testing RF and electronic products for microwave radar applications. The role covers manufacture, test and repair while improving product quality and production efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a suitable engineering degree or equivalent, strong hand‑skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Good manual dexterity and high attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, build instructions and test procedures.
• Understanding of basic electronic assembly, manufacturing or engineering principles.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Strong team player with a proactive and positive approach.
• Willingness to develop practical manufacturing and test skills within a high‑technology environment.
• Ability to manage own work and maintain accurate records.
• High level of dexterity and attention to detail; using hand tools, soldering, and demonstrating ESD compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• Accurately manage own material inventory.
• Availability to work extra hours or shift work as required to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work in line with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, including ESD controls and COSHH regulations. Actively support and promote a safe and compliant working environment.
• Work to meet or exceed agreed production targets while maintaining high quality standards. Support business needs through flexible working where required.
• 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.

Skills

Electronic Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Reading technical drawings

Test procedures

Problem solving

Team player

ESD compliance

Education

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Electronic/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Teledyne Microwave UK in Lincoln is recruiting a Graduate Manufacturing Technician to join a highly skilled team assembling and testing RF and electronic products for microwave radar applications. The role covers manufacture, test and repair while improving product quality and production efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a suitable engineering degree or equivalent, strong hand‑skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and procedures.