Test Technician

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Baildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in the UK is seeking an experienced technician to perform RF and electronic alignment and testing. You will be responsible for fault-finding and analyzing non-working devices, adhering to operational procedures, and maintaining testing equipment. The company offers a competitive benefits package including a pension plan, employee stock purchase options, and extensive wellbeing programs. Candidates should have an HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent, and be flexible for shift work.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice-led pension plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Free life assurance cover

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle car scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years experience in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work an afternoon shift pattern (if required).

Responsibilities

• Perform RF, analogue and digital alignment and testing.
• Fault-find and analyze non-working devices to component level.
• Maintain all Company Operating Procedures and Quality Instructions.
• Use and maintain electronic testing equipment.
• Document technical problems and report to support engineers.

Skills

RF alignment and testing

Fault-finding and analysis

Use of electronic testing equipment

Adherence to quality procedures

Continuous improvement contributions

Education

HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

2 years experience in electronic manufacturing

Tools

Network analysers

Spectrum analysers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Overview

Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

At Teledyne, we believe that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mean Opportunity – the opportunity to cherish and celebrate the value of diversity, to bring our full and authentic selves to work and to feel fully involved and respected – and we are committed to this journey. Occupational health and safety and environmental sustainability are also an integral part of our business strategy, and we believe in implementing environmental, health and safety improvements to continually enhance the working environment for staff, visitors and contractors.

What you'll be involved in

• RF, Analogue and Digital alignment, test, verification and final acceptance test of products to pre-determined specifications.
• Fault-finding, analysis and diagnosis of non-working electronic devices down to component level and the reporting of root cause and failure mode following Teledyne company procedures.
• Follow, maintain and uphold all Company Operating Procedures, Quality Instructions and associated policies.
• Using and maintaining various types of electronic testing equipment (e.g. network analysers, spectrum analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, analogue and digital meters and PC’s)
• Reporting and documenting technical problems to Operations Support Engineers and Design Engineers in a clear and precise fashion.
• Recording faults and issues in line with TD&S procedures
• Completion and collation of Production Inspection Records, Acceptance Test Reports, Non-conformance reports, rework records, Bills of Materials, log books and other production documentation.
• Adherence to formal reporting procedures to facilitate the communication of progress to all members of the operation team.
• Ensure the smooth handover of test activities during shift changes.
• Environmental screening of electronics products to meet with military specified conditions (e.g temperature tests, vibration tests and temperature cycling)
• Build and repair of interface equipment.
• Adherence to security measures when working with sensitive material.
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean, tidy and free of ESD hazards at all times and ensure all planned maintenance responsibilities are carried out.
• Actively contribute to and support Kaizen and brainstorming activities on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for and contributing to continuous improvement activities both individually and as part of the team.
• Responsibility for the support of 5S and other lean manufacturing initiatives both individually and as part of the team in line with the Teledyne Production System.
• Teledyne Inc Core values adherence and training, targets for Operational Excellence OPEX

What we're looking for in you

• HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years experience in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work an afternoon shift pattern (if required).

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• Salary sacrifice Electric & Hybrid Vehicle car scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional 5 days worth of annual leave each year.
• Company funded medical cash plan (MediCash) which allows eligible members to offset the cost of routine medical treatments.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural / environmental wellbeing.
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands / retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits and policies.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.
• Local discounts & offers (e.g. gym)

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.