Production Electronics Support Technician

Atlas Copco Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation and benefts

Health and well-being

Job summary

Edwards, a brand within Atlas Copco Group, is seeking a Production Electronics Support Technician in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, on-site. You will support the Manufacturing Engineering Team, maintain cell layouts, and help drive zero defects, zero lead time, and zero cost growth initiatives.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot electronics, perform TPM-driven maintenance, and contribute to SQDC improvements. The role requires a practical, hands-on engineer with strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in engineering (electronics advantageous).
• Engineering degree desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and circuit diagrams.
• Ability to read schematics and system diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Engineers on technical matters.
• Maintain and improve cell manufacturing system layout.
• Update zone documentation to support zero defect manufacturing.
• Coordinate returns and implement corrective actions.
• Maintenance, programming and breakdown repair of equipment.
• Deliver TPM maintenance procedures and support SQDC improvements.

Skills

Electronics theory

Schematic reading

Fault finding

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

Engineering Degree desirable

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Electronics Support Technician – Manufacturing Edwards Eastbourne, United Kingdom, On-Site

Your role

As a Production Electronics Support Technician, your mission is to assist the Manufacturing Engineering Team in their mission to continually improve the manufacturing zones, to deliver zero accidents; zero defects; zero lead time and zero cost growth. You will report to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer.

You will

• Act as a second to Manufacturing Engineers on technical matters.
• Implement, improve and maintain cell manufacturing system layout.
• Update relevant zone documentation to support zero defect manufacturing.
• Coordinate the returns to/from the internal manufacturing zones and external returns from other sites/customers. Implementation of related corrective and preventative actions.
• Scheduled maintenance, programming and breakdown repair of the manufacturing equipment.
• Scheduled maintenance, programming and breakdown repair of the manufacturing equipment.
• Delivery of daily and weekly equipment maintenance procedures (TPM).
• Processing of rejected parts form the zone.
• Identify structure and routing inaccuracies and support corrections as required.
• Actively participate in the daily cell meetings and provide feedback on SQDC improvement action implementation.
• Support additional zones as required by the business.

Further information

• The Eastbourne Product Company serves all five Vacuum Technique Divisions: Scientific Vacuum, Industrial vacuum, Semicon, Semicon Service, Vacuum Technique Service.
• This is an addition to the current Cell Support Technician role within Eastbourne PC.
• The role requires close interaction with the Manufacturing Engineer and Team Leader as well as other team members.
• It is primality to support the PCA manufacturing zone but will also offer support to all manufacturing zones as required.

To succeed, you will need

• HNC/HND in engineering (electronics is advantageous). Engineering Degree is desirable.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (electronics is advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and some knowledge of electronics design are also key requirements.
• The ability to read and work from electronic schematics and system diagrams is essential.
• Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing process stages and test systems.
• Competent at component level fault finding and repair is advantageous.
• Must be PC literate with experience of Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel and PowerPoint). SAP is advantageous.
• An understanding of engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Understanding of technical investigations, problem solving and improvements.
• Keen eye for attention to detail.
• Flexible work approach and willingness to work in other manufacturing areas as needed.
• Approachable, adaptable, rigorous and able to work on own initiative.
• Practical, ‘hands-on’, tenacious and enthusiastic.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Ability to follow procedures.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Joanna Fifield

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Information at a Glance

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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