Assembly and Test Technician

Description:

Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Luton
Hours: Monday to Friday

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Assembly & Test Technician to join the Manufacturing team you will be responsible for taking products through the full manufacturing process, from kitting and mechanical/electrical assembly through to testing, calibration, fault-finding and despatch. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys solving technical problems.

Key Responsibilities as a Assembly & Test Technician

Assemble electrical and electronic products, including wiring, mechanical assembly and hand soldering
Read and follow Work Instructions, test procedures, drawings, schematics and technical documentation
Pick assembly kits from stock and report any shortages
Carry out sub-assembly and final product testing
Perform calibration activities where required
Verify product functionality, performance and quality prior to release
Operate and maintain production test equipment, fixtures and bespoke test systems
Use electronic test equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, bench power supplies and signal generators
Record build, test and calibration results accurately
Support first-off inspections, batch verification and incoming inspection activities
Diagnose and investigate product test failures and identify root causes
Identify and report recurring issues affecting production yield
Work with Engineering and Production Engineering to improve manufacturing processes, test procedures and Work Instructions
Support the introduction of new products into production
Pack finished products for despatch to customers and external suppliers
Support stock checking and maintenance
Comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems

Skills & Experience as a Assembly & Test Technician

Previous experience in an electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
Good soldering skills, including wiring and electrical/electronic components
Experience fault-finding electronic assemblies to module level
Good understanding of electronic circuits and basic test methods
Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic test equipment
Ability to accurately follow test procedures and Work Instructions
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation

Apply now or Contact Mia Gandolfo at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead