R&D Technician

Mid-Way Supply, Inc.; Taunton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Taunton is seeking an experienced R&D Technician to enhance product development by building and testing prototypes and managing electronic components. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in soldering and circuit diagram reading, with a commitment to learning and teamwork. This role offers a starting salary of up to £37,500.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Building, testing, and documenting prototypes, cables.
• Maintenance of existing tools and products.
• BOM population and checking for components.
• Performing simple design work for products or test harnesses.
• Liaising with Production Engineering for NPI handover.
• Investigating product issues escalated into Product Development.

Skills

Highly proficient in soldering

Using common electronic test equipment

Reading electronic circuit diagrams

Logical, methodical, meticulous approach

Familiarity with electronic design

Teamwork and seeking support

Job description

Job Title: R&D Technician

Location: Taunton

Starting Salary - Up to £37,500

Overview Of Business & Opportunity

As an R&D Technician, you'll be in the thick of it, focusing on product development, building prototypes, designing wiring looms, assembling and testing electronic components, circuits, and systems. Your skills in general electronics gained within a manufacturing environment will be absolutely vital.

Skills Required

• Highly proficient in soldering and using common electronic test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator)
• Highly proficient in reading electronic circuit diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Logical, methodical, meticulous approach to building, testing, and documenting
• Some familiarity and experience with simple electronic design preferred – from requirements and concept to working prototype.
• Comfortable working on a task alone or in a team. Able to seek support when needed.
  
  

Duties:

• Building, testing, and documenting prototypes, cables, etc. Testing may involve on-site work
• Maintenance of existing Tools, Machinery & Products
• BOM population and checking, including researching new and alterative components
• Simple design work, e.g. cables, small products, or test harnesses.
• Liaising with Production Engineering for NPI handover
• Initial investigation of product issues from Production or field that have escalated from Production Engineering into Product Development.
  
  

Person Specification

• Prior experience of liaising with suppliers and/or customers via phone and email
• Strong motivation and commitment to learn all aspects of the role
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise accordingly
• Willingness to work on site as required
  
  

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