Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
I'm currently supporting a North East manufacturer with the appointment of a Test Technician / Test Engineer to join an established electronics test team.
This is a hands-on role within a manufacturing environment, focused on ensuring electronic and power electronic products meet specification and quality standards before release.
Key responsibilities include:
* Testing products against defined test procedures and specifications
* Fault finding down to component level using circuit diagrams and schematics
* Diagnosing and repairing electronic faults on complex assemblies
* Collating, recording and documenting test results
* Maintaining and calibrating test equipment
* Designing and building bespoke test rigs and fixtures where required
* Supporting continuous improvement activities to improve test efficiency and product quality
I'm particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have experience using:
* Oscilloscopes
* Multimeters
* Function Generators
* Current Meters
* Power Analysers
Backgrounds could include:
Experience within power electronics would be highly advantageous, including exposure to:
* IGBTs
* Converters & Inverters
* DC-DC Converters
* Power Supplies
* High Voltage Systems
* Three-Phase Electrical Systems
* Digital & Analogue Electronics
Candidates with an HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering are encouraged to apply, although the business is also open to individuals with a strong electronics background who are looking to further develop their skills through structured on-the-job training