Test Technician

applied works; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policies

Job summary

Motion Applied is seeking a Test Technician to support electronics testing and assembly activities. You will use bench equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters and generators to fault-find and verify assemblies.

The role involves following predefined test processes and may require overtime during peak periods. Hybrid working arrangements are available, with a focus on delivering high-quality, traceable test results.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent at a minimum.
• ONC/HNC in electronics is essential.
• Experience with bench top test equipment and IPC guidelines recommended.

Responsibilities

• Leads and delivers in test activities following instructions and processes.
• Supervises and supports test technicians.
• Completes own work unsupervised and coordinates others when needed.
• Performs test activities during product manufacturing.
• Maintain documentation for traceability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Basic PC skills

Fault finding

Autonomous working

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Job description

About us

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future.

Purpose of the Role

To competently follow predefined test processes to deliver products through advanced and specialised experience, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.

Role Dimensions

Overtime during certain periods of the year is essential to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.

Principal Accountabilities

• Leads and delivers in test activities following instructions and processes to ensure technology is delivered effectively, efficiently, on-time, to specification and in a cost effective manner.
• Supervises and provides support to test technicians.
• Completes own work unsupervised and facilitates the work and activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area.
• Acts as a lead, proposes improvements to processes and coordinates the work of others.
• Performs/prepares test activities during product manufacturing.
• Electronics assembly inspection support.
• Use of standard bench top test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters etc.
• Ability to fault find electronic circuits and assemblies to component level.
• Follows and communicates understanding of test procedures, processes and technical documentation.
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices.
• Maintains manufacturing documentation to achieve full standards of traceability.
• Fully contributes to the process of continuous improvements and company goal of achieving zero defects in accordance with ISO9001 certified quality management systems requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Good GCSE grades or equivalent in English and Maths.
• ONC, HNC or equivalent in an electronic discipline essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant IPC standards.
• General understanding of industry standards and regulations in order to ensure guidelines are followed and machinery and equipment are operated safety.
• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job expertise.
• Basic PC skills.
• Good time management.
• Good attention to detail to allow you to maintain or exceed high levels of production/test standards and efficiency.
• Ability to fully contribute to the process of continuous improvements.
• Comprehensive understanding of working in similar high technology environment.

What we can offer you

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

At Motion Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we're open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

• Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
• Opportunity to join the Motion Applied Pension Plan
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.

Our values

OWNERSHIP

OPENNESS

BRAVERY

INGENUITY

HUMILITY

Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. Motion Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme