Technician Lead - NPI Test

Advanced Energy; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power supply technology seeks a Technician Lead for their NPI Test team. This role involves electronic testing, team leadership, and process improvement within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical circuits, excellent leadership skills, and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical circuits and assemblies testing preferred.
• Proven ability to lead a team and maintain flexibility.
• Intermediate computer knowledge including AE Nexus, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic tests on high voltage power supplies.
• Train and develop NPI test technicians.
• Own the Test Daily Management process.

Skills

Circuitry Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Safety Procedures

ESD Practices

Education

Minimum of two years electronic testing experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

PC programs

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02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Performing electronic test of high voltage power supplies, and developing the product to meet project schedules and performance standards for NPI. Acting as a team leader, providing direction/priorities and training/development of NPI test technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possesses advanced knowledge of circuitry and troubleshooting that could be moderate to complex in nature.
• Ability to fault find down to component level and contribute towards design development improvements.
• Uses specifications, drawings, schematics, and verbal/written instructions to test and troubleshoot units.
• Maintains fixturing, performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
• May aid with training other AE global site employees in established processes or function as technical interface. Travel may be required.
• Acts as the primary point-of-contact and knowledge-holder / subject-matter expert for a work cell, team, or area.
• Establishes and directs priorities for the team working with NPI build Lead and NPI Manager.
• Owns the Training and development of NPI Test Technicians.
• Organizes and executes schedules and daily work assignments as needed; drives teammates to hit established goals. This may entail approval of overtime.
• Communicate openly and effectively in a professional manner and works under limited supervision.
• Is accountable for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth of the relevant area.
• Helps eliminate obstacles for the work cell / team by tracking, supporting, and giving feedback through to final resolution.
• Coordinates and owns the Test Daily Management process.
• Initiates and contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put and cost reductions.
• Ensures all quality processes and procedures are followed per department FP’s.
• Ensures a safe working environment for team; resolves or escalates potential hazards.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ability to apply manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of basic PC programs. (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of production/service procedures, ESD, 5S, and SAP
• Certified in all required production/service training per FP209.
• Desirable: solid understanding of Materials/Logistics procedures, ECO process, and First Article process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in electrical circuits and assemblies testing preferred.
• Proven ability and experience leading a team and maintain flexibility.
• Understands Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts.
• Intermediate computer knowledge to include AE Nexus, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proficient in all pertinent SAP applications.
• Minimum of two years electronic testing and troubleshooting (or equivalent).
• Assists in designing, developing and implementing new test fixturing.
• Knowledge and understanding of ESD practices.