Graduate Electronics Technician - Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom - Prime Appointments

Description

Our client specialises in the design, development and manufacture of handheld testing products and are looking to recruit a Graduate Electronics Technician to join their long-established family run business based in Basildon.

Ideally you will have some "hands on" experience in the manufacture of electronic products to act as the link between R&D and workshop.

Duties:

The Graduate Electronics Technician will produce and test electronic parts and sub-assemblies including PCB Assembly requiring soldering and crimping to IPC standards
Testing using electronic test equipment such as scopes and multi-meters
Complete final assembly of systems
Create new and update build instructions to latest specification
Perform calibration, final test and documentation
Repair of electronic systems to component level
Work from drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment and verbal/written instructions to assemble, repair, modify, rework or re-assemble units.
Carry out tasks that are repetitive in nature with the ability to recognise non-conformity
Provide technical support in house and to customers

Skills & Qualifications

BTEC level qualification in Electronic Engineering or higher
Some experience in Surface mount soldering with knowledge of analogue and digital circuits preferable
Knowledge of PCB electronic component fault diagnosis techniques down to component level desirable
Crimping, soldering and rework skills
Must have good written and verbal communication skills with a basic understanding of IT and an interest in developing these skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a methodical way and be willing to lend a hand with other duties

Benefits:

£25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
28 days holiday including bank holidays
37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexible hours working between 8am and 6pm)
Company performance bonus scheme
Company pension scheme
Opportunity for progression within the company

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Call Julia @ prime appointments if you would like to discuss this role further.

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