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Electronic Technician - Assembly

Saint Neots
5 days ago
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Electronic Technician - Assembly

Payrate : £29k - £31K/Year

ST Neots

Job Type : Perm

Job Summary:

To electrically and mechanically assemble products, including electrical sub-assemblies; to carry out product testing and complete the relevant test documentation; and to perform fault diagnostics on both final assemblies and lower levels, while working collaboratively with engineers from the test and engineering departments

Key Responsibilities:

  • To carry out product testing for performance, safety, and compliance in accordance with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).

  • Conduct root cause investigations, providing analysis and recommendations.

  • To analyze test data and generate test reports.

  • To fault find and repair products to customer and company requirements.

  • Responsible for ensuring that all test equipment is properly maintained and within calibration schedules.

  • Assemble major and minor mechanical assemblies.

  • To carry out electrical sub-assemblies.

  • To read engineering drawings and assemble products to quality requirements.

  • To perform soldering to IPC standards.

  • To promote and support continuous improvements and assist with A3, 8D and other process improvements.

  • To promote best practices to ensure ease of manufacture and testability.

    Hours :

    Monday- Friday : 08:00 am-05 : 00 pm

    How to Apply:

    If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Insha Khursheed on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to Insha.Khursheed(url removed) alternatively, apply to this advert!

    Why work with Proactive?

    Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

    When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

    Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
    Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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