Test Technician

Matchtech; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Test Technician for a contract role in the Defence & Security, Nuclear and Aerospace sectors. The successful candidate will test electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, fault-diagnose to sub-assembly level, and support continuous improvement in a secure environment.

You will work with standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators), interpret drawings and BOMs, and ensure paperwork and ERP records are accurate for traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience of performing production testing using both commercial off the shelf and bespoke analogue test equipment.
• Ability to follow and interpret manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials and production testing specifications.
• Skilled in using standard test equipment consisting of, but not limited to, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators.

Responsibilities

• Testing electronic or electro-mechanical equipment to defined test specifications.
• Locating faults in electro-mechanical equipment to sub-assembly level.
• Initiating corrective action and recording fault information as required.
• Recognising faults on test equipment and initiating action for repair.
• Maintaining housekeeping and compliance with safety regulations and codes of practice.
• Ensuring all paperwork and ERP records are completed accurately for traceability.
• Supporting the business with continuous improvement, 6S and lean manufacturing.

Skills

Production testing

Fault diagnostics

Documentation interpretation

Time management

ESD procedures

Education

Technical Electronics qualification

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security, Nuclear, and Aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a skilled Test Technician for a contract role. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in electronics testing, assembly, and fault diagnostics to work on critical projects within highly secure environments.

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 are 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
• Ability to follow and interpret manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials and production testing specifications
• Skilled in using standard test equipment consisting of, but not limited to, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators
• Ability to fault find to sub-assembly level, read circuit diagrams, and wiring schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel
• Good time management and task prioritisation skills with the ability to juggle various tasks
• Familiarity with ESD procedures and IPC-A-610/620 standards

Desired Skills

• Technical qualification in Electronics or equivalent
• Qualification to IPC-A-610/620
• Experience in electrical assembly, precision cable preparation, and soldering

If you have a robust background in electronics testing, with skills in soldering, EMC testing, and electrical assembly, we would love to hear from you.