Test Technician

TN United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

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BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Laboratory Test Technician with electrical / electronic background to join our Team in Hawarden.

Job Title: Laboratory Test Technician

Key tasks:

• Conduct a wide range of test procedures on sample equipment to the applicable standards and interprets results of the test.
• Assume total responsibility for the completion of assigned projects within negotiated time and cost schedules.
• Assemble and disassemble test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing.
• Record technical data and draft reports, informing certifiers and clients with detailed test results.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Maintain and develop lab Equipment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Associates degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or at least 5 years experience in an industrial environment with electrical / electronic testing.
• Practical knowledge of working with test and measurement instruments and equipment, such as: oscilloscope, power supplies, multi meters, power analyzers and chart recorders; operation of machines such as drills, table saw, band saw and bending machines.
• Experience in circuit analysis and IEC/EN 60079-11 or battery performance testing is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, systematic and unsupervised in a team-based work environment.
• Flexibility and good interpersonal skills with abilities to communicate effectively.
• Computer proficiency (Word processing, Microsoft Word, Excel).