Hands-On Electronics Assembly & Test Technician

GTS International; Lower Sundon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS International in Bedfordshire is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to join the Manufacturing team. The role combines mechanical and electrical assembly, soldering, product testing, calibration and fault-finding, progressing products from kit to final despatch.

The candidate will follow detailed work instructions, maintain records and identify process improvements to manufacturing and testing. Independent, hands-on problem solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics/electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Good hand soldering skills including wiring and electronic components.
• Ability to fault-find electronic assemblies to module level.
• Ability to follow detailed test procedures accurately.
• Good understanding of electronic circuits and basic test methods.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Wire, assemble and hand-solder electrical and electronic components in accordance with work instructions.
• Pick assembly kits from stock and report shortages.
• Carry out receipt and inspection of incoming materials.
• Pack finished products for customers and items for external processing.
• Carry out sub-assembly and final product testing using approved test procedures.
• Perform calibration activities where required.
• Verify product functionality, performance and quality prior to release.
• Operate and maintain production test equipment and fixtures.
• Accurately record test results and maintain production and calibration records.
• Support first-off inspections, batch verification and selected incoming inspection activities.

Skills

Electronics/electro-mechanical

Hand soldering

Fault-finding

Test procedures

Electronic circuits

Electronic test equipment

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics

Apprenticeship

Tools

Digital multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

GTS International in Bedfordshire is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to join the Manufacturing team. The role combines mechanical and electrical assembly, soldering, product testing, calibration and fault-finding, progressing products from kit to final despatch.

The candidate will follow detailed work instructions, maintain records and identify process improvements to manufacturing and testing. Independent, hands-on problem solving is essential.