Test Technician

Mclaren Applied Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Westminster is seeking a skilled individual to lead test activities and supervise technicians. This role requires expertise in electronics and a commitment to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have an ONC or HNC in an electronic discipline and good GCSE grades in Maths and English. The company offers a range of benefits, including flexible working and private healthcare.

Benefits

Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays)

Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave

Flexible working policies

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Good GCSE grades or equivalent in English and Maths.
• ONC, HNC or equivalent in an electronic discipline essential.
• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes through job-related training.

Responsibilities

• Leads and delivers in test activities effectively and efficiently.
• Supervises test technicians and supports their work.
• Performs test activities during product manufacturing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fault finding electronic circuits

Good time management

Basic PC skills

Education

ONC, HNC or equivalent in an electronic discipline

Good GCSE grades in English and Maths

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Job description

Overview

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.

Who We Are

McLaren Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. Were looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 McLaren Applied Pension Plan
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and / or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles take advantage of the Governments Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
• 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.