Test Technician

Inspired Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

My client in Dorset is seeking a Test Technician to perform production testing on a range of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, including low to high voltage, and to follow defined test procedures to Curtiss-Wright and customer specifications.

You will use standard test gear (multimeter, oscilloscope, function generators) and interpret drawings, BOMs, and test specs while maintaining traceable records and contributing to continuous improvement and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Experience performing production testing with commercial off-the-shelf and bespoke analogue test equipment.
• Able to interpret manufacturing documentation such as drawings, BOMs and test specifications.
• Able to use standard test equipment such as oscilloscope, multimeter, and function generators.
• Able to fault find to sub-assembly level and read circuit diagrams and wiring schedules.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word and Excel).
• Good time management and ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Familiar with ESD procedures and IPC-A-610/620.

Responsibilities

• Testing electronic or electro-mechanical equipment in accordance with test specifications.
• Locate faults in equipment under test to sub-assembly level.
• Initiate corrective action and record fault information as required.
• Recognise faults on test equipment and arrange repair as needed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and comply with safety regulations.
• Ensure paperwork and ERP systems are updated for traceability.
• Support continuous improvement, 6S and lean manufacturing.

Skills

Production testing

Test equipment usage

Circuit diagrams reading

Fault finding

Documentation

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Time management

ESD procedures

Education

Technical qualification in Electronics

IPC-A-610/620 qualification

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

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.

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