Test and Service Engineer

Ultra; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Precision Control Systems is seeking a Test and Service Engineer to ensure the quality and efficiency of products. You will be responsible for testing, fault-finding, and providing technical support to both customers and internal engineering teams. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working within core hours

25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell more days

Life assurance (4 times annual salary)

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Sports and Social clubs

Supportive working environment with team events

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment across a range of products.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• PC literate and can manage daily activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Test and fault-find production/service units using specifications and diagrams.
• Repair and assemble products, including soldering.
• Provide technical assistance and maintain production quality.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Technical support

Education

HNC or equivalent in electronics

Tools

IPC standards

Job description

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Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Test and Service Engineer to test, fault find and identify the repair to be undertaken on a range of products to meet customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales. Ensure forecasted weekly, production, and service commitments are met to the highest levels of quality control.

In this role the successful candidate will need to communicate effectively with the customers and provide Technical support also with Engineering on Development products and ensure that all products are tested and shipped according to company procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing and fault-finding production/service units to component level using Test Specifications and circuit diagrams.
• Follow European Aviation Safety Agency Form One (EASA Form 1) procedures.
• To be able to follow departmental, quality and Health & Safety procedures.
• Repair and assemble products and be able to carry out soldering to IPC 600 J standard 001.
• Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
• Provide assistance to Engineering with investigation units.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
• To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
• Providing regular updates to meet the needs of each customer regarding the status of the units.
• Provide a technical adjudication on warranty status.
• Demonstrate a level of innovation within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
• Program PCBs and devices using Programming Loading Documents.
• Perform inspection on all activities as and when required.
• To provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Ordering and checking/rejecting of components.
• To maintain the high-quality standard that our customer expects.
• Matrix working and undertake work in accordance with your skill set.
• Planning and organising daily tasks.

Essential

• Demonstrate experience working in manufacturing environment across a range of products
• Ability to work on own and within a team
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members
• Good communication skills
• Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement
• Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work
• Computer literate
• Can do attitude
• Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to quality
• HNC or equivalent technical (electronics) discipline

Desirable

• Proven Capability to recognise IPC standards
• Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry
• Lean manufacturing techniques

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours

• 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays

• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance

• Flexible benefits package

• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions

• Sports and Social clubs

• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore, if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates m ust be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.