Test Technician

AMETEK Inc.; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking a Test Technician to support assembly, test and service departments by testing and calibrating products with high accuracy. The role requires addressing non-conformances, driving continuous improvement and lean practices, and upholding health, safety and 5S standards.

You will work across functions, ensure timely testing, and contribute to process efficiency with a strong emphasis on quality and safety. AI tools usage is encouraged to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Test Environment is required.
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Correct Test and Calibration of products within agreed timescales.
• Processing of RMAs in line with standard processes.
• Integrate the link between PE, DE & Production Control.
• Support CI Projects to improve product flow through the business.
• Flexibility to work between different functions and adapt when required.

Skills

Experience in Test Environments

AI tools usage

Education

Level 3 NVQ/BTEC/GCSE Maths & English 4/C

HNC/Level 4 preferred

Job description

Job Purpose

The main purpose of this role is to support the Assembly, Test & Service Departments in ensuring that Products and Instrumentation are Tested, Calibrated, and produced to the highest degree of accuracy and as efficiently as possible. The Test Technician will ensure non-conformances are correctly dealt with and investigated to ensure future occurrences do not happen, while also ensuring the existing processes are as efficient as they can be using continuous improvement and lean techniques. They will be required to assist the business in ensuring compliance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives whilst maintaining a high level of personal 5S and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Correct Test and Calibration of products within agreed timescales.
• Processing of RMAs in line with the standard processes.
• Integrate the link between PE, DE & Production Control.
• Support CI Projects to improve product flow through the business.
• Flexibility to work between different functions and adapt when required.

Key Competencies

• Taking initiative of own work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through.
• Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and supportive, making it as easy as possible on the customer.
• Seeks opportunities to improve processes, procedures, that will improve individual and company performance, cost savings, health and safety improvements.
• Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate understanding of what has been communicated.
• A high level of commitment, initiative, and self-motivation are essential in this role.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Experience, Professional Qualifications and Personal Requirements

• Experience in a Test Environment required.
• Level 3 NVQ/BTEC / Minimum GSCE Math’s & English 4/C.
• HNC/Level 4 preferred.

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.