Test Technician

Kelvin Hughes (A Hensoldt Company); Enfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT UK, formerly Kelvin Hughes, based in Enfield, is seeking an electronics manufacturing technician to perform comprehensive RF testing, faultfinding, rework, and assembly to a high standard. You will follow detailed procedures, drawings, and change notes to ensure quality.

You will use 5S practices, create SOPs, raise defects, and work in a team environment while maintaining safety and compliance. The role requires an analytical approach, strong numeracy and literacy, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Analytical approach to problem solving with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Proven RF testing, fault finding, rework and assembly to a high standard of quality.
• Proven proactive ability, with strong team skills and attention to detail.
• PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Experience in a cellular manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
• Radar knowledge would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive testing (including RF), faultfinding, rework, and assembly of electro mechanical equipment to a high standard of quality.
• Work from detailed procedures, drawings, documents, change notes, schematics, oral and written instructions.
• Check and inspect own work and work of others, including proactive troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Participate with the creation of SOPs and test documentation etc.
• Raise defect reports.
• View, print and enter data via the company business data management system.
• Keep facilities, material, and work area orderly, maintaining 5S standards and conforming to safety and quality requirements.
• Any other tasks to support the operations team.

Skills

RF testing

Fault finding

Rework

Assembly

SOP adherence

5S mindset

Data entry

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

English literacy

Tools

RF testing equipment

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Functions

• Comprehensive testing (including RF), faultfinding, rework, and assembly of electro mechanical equipment to a high standard of quality.
• Work from detailed procedures, drawings, documents, change notes, schematics, oral and written instructions.
• Work and rework to a high standard of accuracy, consisting of operations such as, soldering & unsoldering, wiring & crimping, drilling, filing & cutting, detailed rework of printed circuit assemblies, and application of mastic & adhesives, using a variety of tools and equipment necessary to complete the operations.
• Check and inspect own work and work of others, including proactive troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Participate with the creation of SOPs and test documentation etc.
• Raise defect reports.
• View, print and enter data via the company business data management system.
• Have a conscientious, proactive approach with attention to detail.
• Create and work in a team environment while implementing continuous improvements and ensuring the highest quality.
• Keep facilities, material, and work area orderly, exercising care in their use, maintaining 5S standards and conforming to all ethics, health, safety, compliance, and quality requirements.
• Any other tasks to support the operations team.

Requirements

• Analytical approach to problem solving with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Proven experience of RF testing, fault finding, rework and assembly to a high standard of quality.
• Proven proactive ability, with strong team skills and attention to detail.
• PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Experience of working in a cellular manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
• Radar knowledge would be an advantage.

Experience Required

• At least 2 years’ experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Personal Characteristics

• Standing, walking, and bending throughout the day
• Capable of manual handling/lifting on a regular basis, throughout the day

The above list will be subject to the Company’s duty to consider any reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010.

Employee Compliance

• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting, and controls. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure.

About HENSOLDT UK

HENSOLDT UK, formerly Kelvin Hughes, is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems. HENSOLDT UK employs over 170 employees and are headquartered in Enfield, North London. The company sets the international standard in solid state radar sensor technology with SharpEye and its market leading navigation and tactical radar display systems.

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Find out more about HENSOLDT and our jobs: www.hensoldt.net/career.