Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

Fareham
2 days ago
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Introduction:

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit.

In this role, you will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our product range and have the opportunity to manufacture a range of ROV assemblies from component level through to final testing and sign off. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of real world performance and use fault-finding methods to perform route cause analysis on returned products that require servicing or refurbishment.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible and accountable for the manufacture and repair of electro-mechanical assemblies.

Have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics to assist with building and fault finding across the product range.

To ensure soldering and electrical looming is carried out to a high standard.

To assist with pressure and soak testing of all Saab Seaeye components when required, in a timely fashion.

To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role

Previous experience working on complex medium to large Electro-mechanical and Hydraulic assemblies, down to a component level.

Be familiar with 6S principles and lean working initiatives.

To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.

To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.

To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.

To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.

To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.

To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time.

Required Skills:

Ability to interpret electro/mechanical/hydraulic schematics.

Proven knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering practices.

Should have an understanding of electronic manufacturing practices, such as IPC or equivalent.

Have the ability to use proven fault finding methods to diagnose electrical and electronic faults to PCB board level.

Desirable Skills:

Component level diagnostics would be advantageous

A formal qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering - NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Previous use of electronic testing equipment such as oscilloscopes/megger/multi meters.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

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