Industrial Electronics Repair Specialist

Northern power electronics ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32k

Mon-Fri hours

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Training & progression

Job summary

Northern Power Electronics Ltd is seeking an Electronics Repair Technician to join our Newcastle workshop. This hands-on role covers component-level fault finding, repair of power supplies, drives and automation equipment, with training and career progression.

You will work Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, earn around £32,000 per year, and benefit from a supportive team, ongoing technical training and pension options. Right to work in the UK is required, and visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent (HND/City & Guilds/apprenticeship).
• Strong understanding of electronic and electrical circuit principles.
• Practical soldering and desoldering experience.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams, PCB layouts, and technical documentation.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters and test equipment.
• Logical and methodical approach to component-level fault-finding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and work on unfamiliar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults in industrial electronic assemblies and electrical systems down to component level.
• Understand electronic component operation, failure modes and circuit behaviour.
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters and other diagnostic equipment to identify faults and root causes.
• Repair switch-mode power supplies, AC/DC drives, servo systems, control equipment and other industrial electronics.
• Carry out high-quality soldering and desoldering of through-hole and surface-mount components.
• Identify and replace faulty semiconductors, capacitors, relays and associated components.
• Interpret circuit diagrams, PCB layouts and technical documentation.
• Carry out fault-finding on electrical control systems and industrial automation equipment.
• Work on legacy and unsupported equipment where documentation may be limited.
• Test repaired equipment safely and effectively in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain accurate repair records and technical documentation.
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high workmanship.
• Follow workshop health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Soldering

Reading circuit diagrams

Oscilloscope use

Multimeter use

Electrical principles

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork & communication

Education

Electronics/Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering iron

PCB layouts

Job description

Northern Power Electronics Ltd is seeking an Electronics Repair Technician to join our Newcastle workshop. This hands-on role covers component-level fault finding, repair of power supplies, drives and automation equipment, with training and career progression.

You will work Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, earn around £32,000 per year, and benefit from a supportive team, ongoing technical training and pension options. Right to work in the UK is required, and visa sponsorship is not provided.