Test Technician

Job Title: Test Technician

Location: St. Neots
Salary : £32000 pa (Permanent)
Hours: 7:30am - 4pm (Monday to Thursday) and 7:30am - 1pm (Friday)

JOB PURPOSE

Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies. Determine and develop test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams. Test and troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems. Complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing. Prepare technical reports summarising findings and recommending solutions to technical problems. May assist in the selection and set-up of specialised test equipment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Competent in setting up and the use of oscilloscopes, DVMs, spectrum analysers for testing & fault finding electronic assemblies and computer driven test systems.
To undertake fault finding tasks with electronic circuits using schematic diagrams
Taking a leading role in finding the root cause of faults and assisting in implementation of root cause solutions within the manufacturing process. Often liaising with other production process teams.
Set up test equipment and test jigs both for in-circuit and full functional testing of PCBAs and complete products.
Test PCBAs and complete electronic products following test procedures recording test results as directed.
Only pass assemblies that meet the test specification with all readings falling within test limits.
Ensure test work is carried out to the production schedule, in order that production deadlines are met.
To inform the Production management team if there are problems that may cause delay. Keep management informed of any significant problems with products under test
To investigate and fault find faulty electronic printed circuit assemblies or complete electronic based products using schematic diagrams and the full range of test equipment available leading to their repair.
To keep records as required of test times and record fault data in a database.
Suggest improvements in the testing of items to speed up the test process and achieve production test times
To seek assistance, as required to help solve test related problems.
To use commercial awareness in relation to the products being tested and repaired, balancing the value of the item against the time required to repair or test it.
To follow the working procedures defined in use within the test department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Proven experience in testing & debug of complex analogue/digital PCB's
Proven experience in electronics fault finding with electronic circuits
Experience of IPC-610 and IPC 7711/21 certification
Demonstratable experience of SMT, Through-Hole soldering and rework
Demonstratable experience of Electro-Mechanical assembly using hand tools
Highly attentive and a self-motivated problem solver
Strong MS Office.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Priya Bisht on (phone number removed) or submit your cv to

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