Repair Technician

Sonardyne International Ltd; Yateley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonardyne International Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Repair Technician to join the Repair & Test team at our Yateley headquarters. You will test, diagnose, fault-find and repair Sonardyne equipment from complete products to individual PCB components.

Responsibilities include testing across a range of products, interpreting diagrams, identifying root causes and ensuring quality workmanship. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Sales Administration in a safety-conscious

Qualifications

• An HNC in Electronics, or equivalent qualification, with strong hands-on experience.
• Proven experience of electronic diagnostic fault-finding down to component level.
• Practical experience testing and repairing electronic assemblies and PCBs.
• Confidence using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs and power supplies.
• Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Logical, methodical fault-finding and problem-solving approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic competency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, fault-find and repair Sonardyne electronic products across a wide range.
• Fault-finding at PCB, chassis, final assembly and component level.
• Use test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and other diagnostic tools.
• Read and interpret circuit diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Record repair and test activity accurately using ERP and departmental systems.
• Collaborate with Repair, Test, Engineering, Sales Administration and Manufacturing.
• Support other technicians and share knowledge within the team.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and safety.

Skills

Electronic fault-finding

PCB repair

Reading schematics

Bench testing

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVMs / multimeters

Power supplies

ERP systems

Job description

We're looking for an Repair Technician to join our Repair & Test team at our headquarters in Yateley. This is a genuinely hands-on electronics role where you'll test, diagnose, fault-find and repair Sonardyne equipment - working from complete products right down to individual components on a PCB. If you're happiest with a circuit diagram in front of you, test equipment on the bench and an electronic fault that needs solving, we'd love to hear from you.What will you be doing? You'll be responsible for carrying out rigorous electronic testing and repair across a wide range of Sonardyne products, making sure our equipment meets the high quality and performance standards our customers expect. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Testing, adjusting, diagnosing and repairing Sonardyne electronic products.
• Fault-finding at PCB, chassis, final assembly and component level.
• Using electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies and other diagnostic equipment.
• Reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, engineering drawings, assembly drawings and other technical information.
• Identifying the root cause of electronic faults and carrying out repairs where appropriate.
• Highlighting potential specification or design issues to the relevant Engineer or Supervisor and helping to resolve them.
• Inspecting returned equipment and providing the technical information needed to support repair quotations.
• Recording repair and test activity accurately using our ERP and departmental systems.
• Working closely with colleagues across Repair, Test, Engineering, Sales Administration and Manufacturing.
• Supporting other Repair Technicians when required and sharing your knowledge across the team.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality and attention to detail throughout everything you do.

Above all, you'll take a safety-first approach, following our Health & Safety procedures and ensuring your work is completed safely and to the required Sonardyne standards.

We're looking for someone with a strong practical electronics background who enjoys getting into the detail of a problem. You'll ideally have:

• An HNC in Electronics, an equivalent qualification in an electronic discipline, or comparable knowledge supported by strong hands-on experience.
• Proven experience of electronic diagnostic fault-finding down to component level.
• Practical experience testing and repairing electronic assemblies and PCBs.
• Confidence using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs/multimeters and power supplies.
• The ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• A logical and methodical approach to fault-finding and problem solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic competency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Experience working within an electronics manufacturing, repair, test, service or engineering environment would be particularly useful.

The person we're looking for Technical skills are important, but so is how you approach the job. You'll be someone who enjoys solving problems rather than simply identifying them. You'll be comfortable working independently when needed, but equally happy collaborating with technicians and engineers when a particularly stubborn fault needs another pair of eyes. You'll be organised, adaptable and able to prioritise your workload while maintaining high standards, even when customer demand means priorities change. Most importantly, you'll take pride in the quality of your work.

From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation.

Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans. We've been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for over 50 years and we're only just getting started…

At Sonardyne, we value different ways of thinking. Whether you think in code, patterns, systems, or steps, your unique perspective is important to us.

Are you an electronics repair technician who enjoys finding out why something isn't working - and then fixing it? At Sonardyne, we design and manufacture sophisticated underwater technology that's used around the world. But even the best technology occasionally needs some expert attention., Why Sonardyne? For more than 50 years, Sonardyne has been developing pioneering underwater technology used across the globe. Our technology supports subsea navigation, positioning, communications, ocean science, marine robotics, offshore energy and defence - helping our customers operate and understand what's happening beneath the surface of the world's oceans. And because we design, engineer, manufacture, test and support much of our technology ourselves, joining Sonardyne gives you the opportunity to work with some genuinely interesting electronics. This isn't a production role where you'll simply follow the same process every day. You'll be investigating real faults across a varied range of sophisticated products, using your electronics knowledge to understand what has gone wrong, why it has gone wrong and how to put it right. If you're an experienced electronics technician who still enjoys getting hands-on with the equipment, we'd love to hear from you.