Lead Electronics Repairs & Production Engineer

Outram Research Ltd; Bosham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Outram Research Ltd in Bosham, West Sussex, is seeking a skilled Repairs & Production Engineer to support manufacture, repair and development of our electronic products. This hands‑on role combines fault diagnosis, production assembly, prototype support, customer liaison and compliance documentation.

The successful candidate will own repairs from initial assessment through quotation and closure, assist with production scheduling, and help develop new products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic fault finding and component-level repair.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital electronics.
• Soldering/assembly to IPC-A-610 Class 2.
• Experience in electronics assembly and box build.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• Competent in the use of standard electronic test equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience operating a 3D printer.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electronic products to component level.
• Carry out fault finding using appropriate test equipment.
• Assess returned products and provide accurate repair quotations.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding repair findings, costs, and timescales.
• Complete all repair records, service reports, and company documentation accurately.
• Ensure repaired products are fully tested and meet quality standards before release.
• Assist in electronic assembly and box build operations.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing activities as required.
• Assist with production scheduling and workflow coordination.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
• Prototype & development support as needed.
• Compliance & testing support for EMC/safety processes.

Skills

Electronic fault finding

Analog and digital electronics

Soldering & IPC-A-610

Electronics assembly & box build

Reading schematics/technical drawings

Test equipment operation

Microsoft Word & Excel

3D printing

Customer communication

Documentation

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supplies

IPC‑A‑610

3D printer

Job description

Outram Research Ltd in Bosham, West Sussex, is seeking a skilled Repairs & Production Engineer to support manufacture, repair and development of our electronic products. This hands‑on role combines fault diagnosis, production assembly, prototype support, customer liaison and compliance documentation.

The successful candidate will own repairs from initial assessment through quotation and closure, assist with production scheduling, and help develop new products.