Test Technician

Parker Hannifin; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Competitive pay package

Career progression opportunities

Pension up to 10% company contribution

Holiday 25 plus stats

Subsidised canteen with Starbucks

Life Assurance

ACIP Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Parker Meggitt in Fareham is seeking a Test Technician to set up, test and calibrate electronic and electromechanical systems. You will verify, fault-find and document results to support production and engineering teams in a high-certification environment.

The role involves operating precision test equipment, conducting diagnostics and root-cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with quality standards on multiple product lines. Training on days with twilight hours are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic testing, diagnostics, calibration or fault finding within a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in the use of electronic test equipment, measurement instruments and soldering equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, specifications and test procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• IPC certification and/or J-STD knowledge would be advantageous.
• Aerospace, defence, power supply or other electronics manufacturing experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate electronic test and calibration equipment in accordance with approved instructions, specifications and procedures.
• Carry out verification, bonding and installation testing on electronic and electromechanical products.
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and failure analysis on analogue and digital circuitry to component level.
• Produce detailed failure reports and root cause analysis to support Production and Engineering teams.
• Support repair, assembly and diagnostic activities including component replacement where required.
• Accurately record test results and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Work safely within ESD-controlled environments and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Support multiple product lines and departments as business requirements dictate.

Skills

Electronic testing

Diagnostics

Calibration

Fault finding

Soldering

Reading technical docs

Attention to detail

Problem solving

IPC/J-STD knowledge

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Measurement instruments

Soldering equipment

Job description

About Us

Parker Meggitt an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.

Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.

Business Core Values

Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people, and engaged leadership are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.

Position Summary

Job Title: Test Technician

Location: Fareham

Hours: 37.5 hpw – twilight shift but training on days

Duration: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate electronic test and calibration equipment in accordance with approved instructions, specifications and procedures
• Carry out verification, bonding and installation testing on electronic and electromechanical products
• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting and failure analysis on analogue and digital circuitry to component level
• Produce detailed failure reports and root cause analysis to support Production and Engineering teams
• Support repair, assembly and diagnostic activities including component replacement where required
• Accurately record test results and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Work safely within ESD-controlled environments and follow all company policies and procedures
• Support multiple product lines and departments as business requirements dictate

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic testing, diagnostics, calibration or fault finding within a manufacturing environment
• Skilled in the use of electronic test equipment, measurement instruments and soldering equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, specifications and test procedures
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving capabilities
• IPC certification and/or J-STD knowledge would be advantageous
• Aerospace, defence, power supply or other electronics manufacturing experience would be beneficial

Benefits

• Free car parking
• Competitive pay package
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension up to 10% company contribution
• Holiday 25 plus stats
• Subsidised canteen with Starbucks
• Life Assurance
• ACIP (Annual Cash Incentive) Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
• Income Protection
• Business Resource Groups and Volunteering Day off

Equal Opportunities Disclaimer

Parker Meggitt promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.