Overview
Electrical Test Technicians are based on the shop floor and report directly to the Test Supervisor. Their primary duty is to perform test activities on products in accordance with test instructions provided by the wider engineering team. They provide technical leadership to other fitters and apprentices. Overall performance will be measured by the delivery of successful test operations to the business in an efficient, timely, collaborative and right first time manner.
Responsibilities
* Safe execution of allocated tasks
* Pro-active approach to safety management systems and applicable company procedures, policy and equipment
* Efficient execution of allocated tasks
* Effective leadership to Test Fitters and Test Apprentices
* Effective communication and engagement with all business stakeholders
* Adherence to procedures and quality standards – document, maintain, communicate and check understanding
* Effective relationships with third parties – particularly internal departments/colleagues
* Show commitment to team / own personal and professional development as a means to develop and maintain skills
* Ensure proactive approach to continuous improvement
* Assist the Test Engineering team in the development of all aspects of Test Design and Specification, and all test process, procedure and documentation
* Assist the Acceptance and Test Manager in ensuring all aspects of Acceptance and Test within the business are executed to high standards
Requirements
* Ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly understood prior to commencing testing procedures
* Work in electrical engineering on complex interdisciplinary projects
* Coordinate and participate in test activities to allow successful testing of components
* Be responsible for ensuring that all Test procedures are documented, maintained, communicated, understood, and adhered to
* Act as liaison between engineering and the shop floor to ensure Test requirements are met and to provide technical direction
* Use information supplied by the design team to extract functional needs to develop test equipment and its installation and operation
* Communicate with team members regularly, reporting to the supervisor with any requirements
* Ensure accurate completion of all paperwork, including route cards and Test Instruction Sheets (T.I.S) completed accurately and on schedule
* Work with Test Department Management, Chief Test Engineer and Planning teams to improve efficiency and quality while reducing costs and production lead times; assist with developing/conducting trials for new processes and ensuring test engineers conform to procedures
Benefits
* Healthy Work-Life Balance with 4- or 5-day working week options
* Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, core hours 09:30 – 15:30
* Leave policy including annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more
* Supportive environment with dedicated Learning and Development team
* Generous referral programme
* Wellbeing support through online wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Programme and onsite nurse
* Onsite Canteen and Car Park
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Quality Assurance
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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