Test Technician

Collins McNicholas Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking an experienced Test Technician for a leading electronics manufacturing site in Cork. The role involves testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding on electronic assemblies and systems, in close coordination with Production and Engineering teams.

You will work with test equipment, read schematics and procedures, maintain records, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with electronic testing, fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 environments (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot electronic PCB assemblies, systems and motor controllers.
• Use schematics, technical drawings and procedures to carry out testing.
• Operate test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and function generators.
• Diagnose faults across analogue, digital and power electronic circuits.
• Carry out failure analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate test records, reports and non-conformance documentation.
• Support technician training and collaborate with Engineering and Production teams.

Skills

Testing & fault-finding

Schematic interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 6 Electronics Engineering or related

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Function generators

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Test Technician to join a leading electronics manufacturing environment in Cork. The role involves testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding on electronic assemblies and systems, working closely with Production and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot electronic PCB assemblies, systems and motor controllers.


• Use schematics, technical drawings and procedures to carry out testing.


• Operate test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and function generators.


• Diagnose faults across analogue, digital and power electronic circuits.


• Carry out failure analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Maintain accurate test records, reports and non-conformance documentation.


• Support technician training and collaborate with Engineering and Production teams.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Electronics Engineering or related discipline.


• At least 2 years' relevant experience, ideally in an electronics manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCB assemblies and circuitry.


• Experience in electronic testing, fault-finding and troubleshooting.


• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and technical drawings.


• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment desirable.


• IPC-A-610, IPC 7711/7721 or Lean qualifications advantageous.


• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.