Our client specialises in the design, development and manufacture of handheld testing products and are looking to recruit a Graduate Electronics Technician to join their long-established family run business based in Basildon. Ideally you will have some "hands on" experience in the manufacture of electronic products to act as the link between R&D and workshop.
Duties:
1. The Graduate Electronics Technician will produce and test electronic parts and sub-assemblies including PCB Assembly requiring soldering and crimping to IPC standards
2. Testing using electronic test equipment such as scopes and multi-meters
3. Complete final assembly of systems
4. Create new and update build instructions to latest specification
5. Perform calibration, final test and documentation
6. Repair of electronic systems to component level
7. Work from d rawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment and verbal/written instructions to assemble, repair, modify, rework or re-assemble units.
8. Carry out tasks that are repetitive in nature with the ability to recognise non-conformity
9. Provide technical support in house and to customers
Skills & Qualifications
10. BTEC level qualification in Electronic Engineering or higher
11. Some experience in Surface mount soldering with knowledge of analogue and digital circuits preferable
12. Knowledge of PCB electronic component fault diagnosis techniques down to component level desirable
13. Crimping, soldering and rework skills
14. Must have good written and verbal communication skills with a basic understanding of IT and an interest in developing these skills
15. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a methodical way and be willing to lend a hand with other duties
Benefits:
16. £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
17. 28 days holiday including bank holidays
18. 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexible hours working between 8am and 6pm)
19. Company performance bonus scheme
20. Company pension scheme
21. Opportunity for progression within the company
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Call Julia @ prime appointments if you would like to discuss this role further.
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