Production and Test Lead Technician

ACS Performance; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Crawley is seeking an experienced Production Technician to join their team. This hands-on role demands solid electromechanical assembly skills, attention to detail, and a knack for problem-solving. You will be part of a skilled production team responsible for assembling and testing high-precision products, involving components like PCBs and cable harnesses. Candidates should have a formal engineering qualification and experience with diagnostics and testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electromechanical assembly.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals.
• Confident in component-level diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electromechanical, optical, and electronic components.
• Perform component-level fault finding and diagnostics.
• Handle PCB repair and SMT soldering.

Skills

Fault finding

Debugging

PCB rework

Cable assembly

SMT soldering

Education

Formal engineering or relevant technical qualification

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital volt meter (DVM)

Signal generator

Job description

Job Description

Production Technician - Electromechanical

We're working with a cutting-edge company in infrared thermal imaging, seeking an experienced Production Technician to join their growing team. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone with solid electromechanical assembly experience, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for working across a variety of technologies.

You'll be part of a small but skilled production team assembling and testing high‑precision products. Work varies from small cable assemblies to full system builds. Ideal for candidates who enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and have a flexible, can‑do attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly and test of electromechanical, optical, and electronic components
• Component‑level fault finding and diagnostics
• PCB repair and SMT soldering (down to 0201 size)
• Wiring, cable harnessing, and schematic interpretation
• Use of test equipment (oscilloscope, DVM, signal generator)
• Documentation and record‑keeping of build and test processes

Required Skills & Experience:

• Formal engineering or relevant technical qualification
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals
• Skilled in fault finding, debugging, and PCB rework
• Confident with cable/harness assembly and SMT soldering
• Familiarity with standard t...