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 01908 766615 or submit your cv to [email protected]
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