Test Technician

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Test Technician for their Newbury location. This role offers a starting salary of £35,000 and responsibilities include performing inspections and functional testing of electronic components. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electronics and relevant qualifications. Additional benefits include a pension scheme, holiday allowance, and monthly meals provided by the company.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Medicash

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

Monthly pizza and breakfast provided

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of electronics required.
• Qualification in Electronics Engineering is essential.
• Quality-focused and capable of working in a cleanroom environment.
• High attention to detail and strong reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of electronic components.
• Measure capacitance and resistance using an LCR meter.
• Conduct X-ray analysis to examine internal structures.
• Assess solderability of terminals and component leads.
• Use XRF to determine material composition.
• Carry out chemical and thermal decapsulation processes.
• Perform functional testing at the component level.

Skills

Solid understanding of electronics

Quality-focused

High attention to detail

Proficient written English

Education

Qualification in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Test Technician

Newbury

Starting at £35,000 Per Annum

Our long-established client based in Newbury is seeking a Test Technician to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well-respected company.

Test Technician Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform visual inspections of electronic components
• Measure capacitance and resistance using an LCR meter
• Conduct X-ray analysis to examine internal structures
• Assess solderability of terminals and component leads
• Use XRF (X-ray fluorescence) to determine material composition
• Carry out chemical and thermal decapsulation processes
• Perform functional testing at the component level

Test Technician Ideal Candidate:

• Solid understanding of electronics
• A qualification in Electronics Engineering (BTEC, ONC, HNC, C&G, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)
• Quality-focused and capable of working in a cleanroom environment
• High attention to detail and strong reliability
• Proficient written English with the ability to produce accurate test reports
• Familiarity with standards such as AS6081, AS6171, ISO17025, and IDEA 1010B is advantageous but not essential

Test Technician Working Hours and Benefits:

• Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00
• Friday 08:30 – 16:00
• Pension scheme: the employee typically puts in 5% and the company will contribute 3%
• Medicash
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• This holiday allowance will increase after 8 years of service with another day added on from the 9th year for 5 years up to maximum of 30 days holiday
• Both pizza and breakfast are provided by the company once a month

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.