Test Technician - Electronics
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job ref:
1201876/001_1675684512
Location:
Rochester
Sector:
Engineering
Job type:
Permanent
Salary:
£28000 - £33000 per annum
Contact:
Hannah Pepper
Email:
Hannah.Pepper@cbsbutler.com
Published:
19 days ago
Consultant:
Hannah Pepper
Test Technician - Electronics
Test; Electronics; Fault-finding; Inspection; Repair
Defence; Aerospace; Marine; MOD; Naval; Maritime
£28,000 - £33,000 (Plus shift allowance 25% for Twilight, 30% - nights. Regular overtime available)
Rochester based
A global aerospace and defence organisation specialising in state-of-the-art defence solutions are seeking several Test Technicians.
Key accountabilities - Test Technician
+ Working within an integrated manufacturing team, testing products to set target times and within the project schedule
+ Carrying out testing and fault-finding on a variety of new and mature analogue and digital electronics products such as Pilot Displays, Flight Controls and Flight Computers
+ Fault-finding to component level using appropriate circuit diagrams and test equipment when a failure is identified
+ Ensure unit compliance to test specifications and procedures
+ There may be some migration of this skill into other Technician disciplines such as inspection, fitting and/or wiring/soldering
Skills and knowledge required - Test Technician
+ Electronics manufacturing experience
+ Read and interpret circuit diagrams
+ Testing and fault-finding experience (to component level)
+ IT knowledge is important as their production aids, drawings, routings, and most specifications are delivered electronically via a Manufacturing Execution System
As part of one of the world's leading defence, security and aerospace companies, you will be part of the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms. For more information apply now!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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