Electronics Test Engineer/Technician

592655
  • Negotiable
  • Marlow, England
  • Contract

Purpose of the Role (Overview):

* Working within the design team to test and fault-find early prototype electronics sub-assemblies

* Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and avionics assemblies in accordance with company test procedures.

* Determines and may develop test specifications, methods and procedures from drawings and diagrams.

* May complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.

· May assist in the selection and set-up of specialised test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for testing of electronic sub-assembly/assembly by using approved test equipment and subject to company test procedures and circuit diagrams.

* Diagnosing faults down to component level.

* Checking that the production schedules and drawings are appropriate and/or the right issues.

* Responsible for the interpretation of tuning to meet required perimeters and making adjustments to meet specification.

* Responsible for the correct operation of company supplied test equipment.

* Responsible for confirming that test equipment is within calibration.

* Responsible for safety and condition of test equipment.

* Responsible for the return of equipment to storage.

* Responsible for the use and availability of (STTE) to type equipment on certain jobs.

* Adjust on test and the tracking of electronic components.

* Re-submitting product to assembly for re-soldering.

* Return to assembly for soldering and receipt for final test.

* Completion of Results Sheets including figures/plots and dates.

* Adding in test equipment used and calibration date.

* Stamp and date on batch card forwarded to Inspection.

* Maintenance of register of calibration details and register for booking in and out of test equipment.

* Responsible for working area and observing the organisation's SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Policy and Procedures.

* Test, set-up and fault find to component level, R/F, analogue and digital circuits.

* To undertake other duties as considered reasonable by management from time to time.

Outline of Competencies:

* Managing Time & Priorities

* Working in Teams

* Business Operations, Systems and Processes

* Business Improvement

Qualifications and Experience required:

* Must have test, set-up and fault finding to component level on R/F analogue and digital circuits

* Test techniques background and experience working in a test environment

* Experience of military or commercial avionics equipment would be an advantage

* Manufacturing experience is desirable

* IT literate

* A good awareness of SHE issues

* Good literacy and numeracy skill

* Meticulous attention to detail

* Good timekeeping skills

* Computer literate

* HND or equivalent in Electronics is preferred

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