PCB Test Technician

Front Door Defense; Totnes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Door Defense is seeking a dedicated PCB Test Technician in Totnes to test and troubleshoot printed circuit boards for quality and functionality. You will work on the bench, perform tests, document results, and support production with tested electronics requirements.

The role requires strong soldering skills, the ability to read schematics, use test equipment (scopes, generators, DMM), and maintain accurate records while adhering to ESD and tidiness procedures.

Qualifications

• Tests PCBs following defined procedures with accuracy.
• Modifies, fault-finds and repairs SMT circuits.
• Interprets electronics schematics and modification documents.
• Uses test equipment (Scopes, FGs, DMM) and basic software.
• Maintains test records and improves test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test PCB's following defined test procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competent soldering skills and ability to modify, fault find and repair surface mount electronic circuits.
• Have a good understanding of electronics, components and circuits.
• Ability to interpret and work from electronic circuit schematic diagrams and modification documents.
• Competent using an array of electronics test equipment (Scopes, Frequency Generators, DMM, etc.).
• Competent using computers with a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Maintain, improve and develop test kit and equipment as requested by the department manager.
• Maintain test records and improve test documentation as requested by the department manager.
• Perform quality inspections and registration of new PCB's.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Will ensure ESD protection and tidiness/cleanliness procedures are adhered to within the department.
• Demonstrate versatility completing delegated tasks depending upon demands and constraints.

Skills

Test procedures

Soldering skills

Electronics knowledge

Schematic reading

Test equipment usage

MS Office basics

Documentation

Communication & teamwork

ESD awareness

Versatility

Tools

Oscilloscope

Frequency generator

DMM

Job description

PCB Test Technician

Test and troubleshoot printed circuit boards to ensure quality and functionality

Location: Totnes, United Kingdom

Job Description

• The PCB (Electronics) Test Department's role is to maintain the availability of tested fit for purpose Printed Circuit Boards (PCB's) for use by Production Assembly for production builds, as well as supplying and supporting other departments with tested electronics requirements.
• The PCB Test Technician is responsible for carrying out work as requested by the PCB Test Department Manager in a safe, efficient and timely manner to high standards.
• The PCB Test Technician's role is primarily workbench based although some jobs require movement and manual handling/carrying items between the site buildings as well as liaising with other departments. The Technicians work involves testing, modification, configuration, programming, registration, quality inspection, problem solving, fault finding and recovery, documentation and reporting, communication and teamwork.

Skills and Responsibilities (Position Specific)

• Test PCB's following defined test procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competent soldering skills and ability to modify, fault find and repair surface mount electronic circuits.
• Have a good understanding of electronics, components and circuits.
• Ability to interpret and work from electronic circuit schematic diagrams and modification documents.
• Competent using an array of electronics test equipment (Scopes, Frequency Generators, DMM, etc.).
• Competent using computers with a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Maintain, improve and develop test kit and equipment as requested by the department manager.
• Maintain test records and improve test documentation as requested by the department manager.
• Perform quality inspections and registration of new PCB's.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Will ensure ESD protection and tidiness/cleanliness procedures are adhered to within the department.
• Demonstrate versatility completing delegated tasks depending upon demands and constraints.