Job summary

Electronics Test Technicians required near Portsmouth

Key skills required for this role

electronics, electrical, wiring, PCB, test technician

Important

Electronics Test background

Job description

Job Title: Test Technician
Location: Portsmouth
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £26,195 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits:

• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Access to company Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance 4 x Base salary
• Flexible Opt-in/out extras like Health Cashplan, Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Microelectronic Circuit Test Technician to join our Test department. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, testing, and fault-finding microelectronic circuits, ensuring all test work is performed correctly, to the correct standards, and within a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities:

• Implement ESD / Static safe working practices.
• Set up Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) station.
• Test microelectronic circuits using Automatic Test Equipment to ensure functionality and reliability of electronic components.
• Conduct testing and fault-finding on non-functioning printed circuit boards and electronic modules/components to identify issues and repair if appropriate.
• Work independently to complete functional tests of microelectronic circuits to specification.
• Maintain Test Program and Burn-in database log.
• Ensure test results are reported as required by internal and external standards.
• Control environmental testing - Burn-in, Temperature Cycling, Acceleration, data loggers, etc.
• Check equipment is fit for purpose - run self-tests, monitor test equipment, and segregate faulty equipment, liaising with Engineering/Process Engineering functions to resolve issues.
• Report inconsistencies or discrepancies in any findings of equipment or procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Efficient and accurate testing, fault-finding, and repair abilities.
• Experience in testing and fault-finding electronic circuits.
• Working knowledge and experience of using test equipment (Power supplies, Voltmeters, Oscilloscopes, function generators).
• Proficiency in complex electrical wiring and electronics schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with staff at all levels with technical and non-technical understanding.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good computer literacy in Windows and Linux with standard office applications and custom applications.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Positive, proactive, and flexible work ethic.

Qualifications: Suitable candidates will have worked within an Electronics Test role previously and ideally hold qualifications in a relevant electronics/engineering discipline.
Working Hours:

• 7.45am - 4.45pm (Monday to Thursday)
• 7.45am - 12.30pm (Friday)

If you possess the required skills and experience for this role and are interested in joining our team, please submit your CV and cover letter to [contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!