Position : Design Technician
Launched in 2007, Blackstar is globally recognised and respected as an innovator and leader in guitar amplification design. Blackstar is based in Northampton, with over 100 years’ combined experience in guitar amplification design and production. Blackstar products are the best in the world for design, technology and performance – we create the ultimate tools for self-expression.
Blackstar Amplification’s R&D team are we are seeking a talented and motivated Design Technician.
Overall purpose of the job: The support of electronics design and project activities with R&D
Assisting in the building and testing of prototypes
· Sourcing components for prototype production and testing
· Writing and performing new product test procedures and recording/presenting results
Project Management
· Coordinating activities between the UK and China design resources on given projects
· Degree in electronics or associated engineering subject
A demonstrable aptitude for electronics. Will have been interested in guitar amps, consumer electronics and circuitry, or mechanical construction/design as a hobby or in a previous role
Bass/guitar player
A flexible approach to work
1-2 years’ experience of electronic and/or mechanical design in a consumer audio or electronics environment
~ Some experience of design in a fast-moving engineering environment
~ Some experience in fault testing and diagnosis
~ Knowledge of CAD PCB design
~ A structured engineering approach
~ Our teams are experts in their field and we are incredibly passionate about our products and the industry as a whole.
· Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, with a willingness to work extra hours as and when required to achieve project deliverables to schedule. Flexible approach to working hours/environment where possible, according to needs.
· If you share our passion, approach your work with pride, are driven by innovation, want to be the best and help to grow our global brand to its highest potential we would love to hear from you.