Test Technician

Inspired Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Recruitment Ltd is seeking on-site Test Technicians for a Dorset-based nuclear and defence project. You will test electronic and electro-mechanical equipment against defined procedures, identify faults to sub-assembly level, and ensure precise documentation across ERP systems.

The role emphasises adherence to 6S/lean principles, strong documentation skills, and ability to work with standard test equipment in a structured manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with production testing using CIS/ bespoke analogue equipment.
• Able to interpret drawings, BOMs and testing specs.
• Proficient with standard test gear including multimeters, scopes and generators.
• Capable of fault finding to sub-assembly level and reading circuit diagrams.
• Proficient with Word and Excel for documentation.
• Good time management and task prioritisation skills.
• Familiar with ESD controls and IPC-A-610/620.

Responsibilities

• Test electronic or electro-mechanical equipment to specifications.
• Identify faults at sub-assembly level and initiate corrective action.
• Record fault data and ensure traceability in paperwork and ERP.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

Production testing experience

Read drawings & BOMs

Test equipment usage

Fault finding to sub-assembly

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Time management

ESD/IPC knowledge

Education

Electronics technical qualification

IPC-A-610/620 qualification

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Function generators

Job description

My client is looking for test technicians to work on site in Dorset and a nuclear and defence project. The role will involve a wide range of specialist wiring assemblies and test activities undertaken within the Manufacturing Department. The Test Technician will be responsible for testing product to defined test procedures of equipment to both Curtiss-Wright and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing electronic or electro-mechanical equipment (including low voltage, 110v, 230v, 440v and E.H.T. products) in accordance with the appropriate test specifications or instructions, utilising the test equipment.
• Locating faults in electronic or electro-mechanical equipment under test to sub-assembly level
• Initiating corrective action and recording fault information as required
• Recognising faults on test equipment and initiating action for repair
• Maintaining good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness and complying with statutory safety regulations and relevant codes of practice
• Ensuring all paperwork (hard and soft copy) and electronic systems including ERP is completed accurately to ensure traceability
• Supporting the business with continuous improvement, 6S and lean manufacturing.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Experience of performing production testing using both commercial off the shelf and bespoke analogue test equipment
• Must be able to follow and interpret manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials and production testing specifications
• Ability to use standard test equipment consisting of but not limited to; multimeter, oscilloscope and function generators
• Ability to fault find to sub-assembly level, read circuit diagrams, wiring schedules, precision and accuracy are important attributes
• Knowledge of Microsoft office tools, particularly Word and Excel
• Good time management and task prioritization skills with the ability to juggle various tasks
• Familiar with ESD procedures and IPC-A-610/620.

Desired Skills:

• Technical qualification in Electronics or equivalent
• Qualification to IPC-A-610/620
• Experience of electrical assembly, precision cable preparation and soldering.