Test Technician

TÜV SÜD; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company is seeking a Shift Technician to join their team, partaking in RF testing in a state-of-the-art facility. The role involves a 24/7 shift pattern, providing training and development opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess NVQ level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant experience, along with a basic understanding of RF technologies and good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Willingness to learn about RF technologies.
• Good understanding of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF testing in accordance with harmonised test standards.
• Control and monitor test equipment calibration status.
• Liaison with Project Manager to ensure work accuracy.

Skills

RF technologies

Customer skills

Basic IT knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

Job description

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TUV SUD are looking for a Shift Technician to join our team following continued business growth! Working as part of a team of technical technicians and engineers, the Shift Technicians will perform RF (Radio Frequency) testing within our brand-new state of the art test facility in Segensworth, Fareham.

This role will require the successful candidate to contribute to a rotating shift pattern to cover the demand for 24/7 testing. The shift pattern will involve rotating across two shifts (10am-10pm or 10pm-10am) on a 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off basis.

Initial training will be delivered on a shift pattern of Monday-Friday, 37 hours per hour, 8:30am-5:00pm before transferring to the shift rotation after training.

What are the Main Duties and Responsibilities of the role?

Being part of a team delivering test services as part of a 24-hour, 7 day shift pattern, undertaking RF test in accordance with harmonised test standards (the most common being ETSI and FCC), or customer specific test plans, within the RF test facilities at Octagon House.

Control and monitor the test equipment calibration status during testing.

Working with customers during attended testing.

Close liaison with the Project Manager to ensure work is carried out accurately and within the agreed timescales.

Accurate recording of results following company quality procedures and providing clear, concise communication at end of shifts.

Do I need experience?

Are you new to product testing? Don’t worry! TUV SUD will offer the successful candidate all the necessary training. This is a great opportunity to join a global, well respected organisation and develop your technical skills, building a great career in engineering. We would love to talk with you if you are:

Educated to NVQ level 3 in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or have hands on practical experience in an engineering environment

Have a basic knowledge, and a willingness to learn about RF technologies, in particular Cellular technologies such as 2G/3G/4G LTE/5G NR.

Motivated and enthusiastic.

Have a good understanding of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Conscientious with good interpersonal and customer skills and commercial awareness.

Have proven ability of documenting results accurately.

Willing to work as part of a team on 24 hour / 7 day shifts performing radiated RF testing using automated test scripts.

Are able to access the site independently as public transport will not always be available due to shift patterns.

It’s also great if you have experience using general RF test equipment but not essential