Service Engineer (Electronics Repair & Calibration)

Orion Electrotech; West Malling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Modern workshop environment

Work with advanced technology

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Service Engineer to work in West Malling, Kent, repairing and calibrating advanced electronic and imaging products. The role focuses on fault finding, testing and maintaining high-quality systems in a collaborative engineering team.

You will diagnose faults, calibrate equipment, install firmware, and keep accurate repair records while progressing through ongoing training and development in a modern workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics repair, service engineering, test engineering or electronic assembly.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Understanding of calibration, metrology or lab processes.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electronic products to component level.
• Perform fault-finding and root cause analysis.
• Calibrate, test and adjust equipment.
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Install software/firmware updates where required.
• Maintain service and repair records.
• Liaise with internal teams on repair progress.
• Ensure work meets quality and safety standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development.

Skills

Fault finding

Test engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Schematics interpretation

Education

Electronics qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Calibration equipment

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Service Engineer (Electronics Repair & Calibration)

West Maling, Kent Salary: £35,500

Are you an experienced Electronics Technician, Repair Technician, Test Technician or Service Engineer looking to work with advanced technology in a hands-on engineering environment?

We are seeking a detail-oriented Service Engineer to join a growing technical team responsible for the diagnosis, repair, calibration, and testing of sophisticated electronic and imaging products. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international technology business offering ongoing training, career development, and exposure to cutting-edge products.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you will be responsible for fault finding, repairing, testing, and calibrating electronic equipment to the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in ensuring customers receive reliable, high-performing products and technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electronic products to component level
• Perform detailed fault-finding and root cause analysis
• Carry out calibration, testing, and adjustment of equipment
• Use electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools
• Install software and firmware updates where required
• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Liaise with internal teams to provide updates on repair progress
• Ensure all work is completed in line with quality and safety standards
• Participate in ongoing technical training and skill development

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in electronics repair, service engineering, test engineering, or electronic assembly
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment
• Understanding of calibration, metrology, or laboratory-based processes
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and schematics
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant electronics qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent industry experience

Desirable Experience

• Thermal imaging, cameras, optics, or imaging systems
• Embedded systems and firmware updates
• SAP, Oracle, or other ERP/service management systems
• Calibration laboratory or regulated manufacturing environments

What’s On Offer?

• £35,500 salary
• Ongoing training and technical development
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Modern workshop environment
• Work with advanced and innovative technology
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team

Additional Requirement

This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (regulated technology or technical data under ITAR/EAR regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control licence from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Interested?

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