Electronic Test Technician

Role: Electronics Technician

Experience: 2 years \+ min

Location: Tewkesbury

Salary: £30,000 \- £35,000approx \+ relocation assistance if required (salary is for juniors but were open to experience staff where we obviously pay more!)

Tech Stack: electronic component handling and fault finding

WFH policy is 15 days per calendar quarter – this is the “25% of working time”.

Job Summary

Due a retirement we are seeking a skilled and detail\-oriented Electronics Technician to support R\&D product development and testing as well as Operational fault finding and repair activities.

The successful candidate will have strong hands\-on experience working at component level, with the ability to inspect, assemble, and troubleshoot electronic systems to a high standard.

This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in electronics who enjoys problem\-solving, continuous improvement, and working within both R\&D and repair environments.

We would like to consider candidates with some level of electronic component handling and fault finding (2\-3yrs) but we do not need a seasoned technician for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with prototype builds and development activities within the R\&D function


• Carry out manual soldering and de\-soldering of through\-hole and surface mount components in line with IPC standards


• Perform inspection, repair, and rework of electronic assemblies to component level


• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on electronic circuits and assemblies


• Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and technical documentation to support repair and R\&D activities


• Ensure all work meets quality standards and industry best practices, including IPC\-A\-610 requirements


• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, modifications, and test results


• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and repair efficiency


• Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams

Essential

• Relevant qualification in electronics or electrical engineering (HNC/HND)


• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and technical drawings


• Strong hands\-on skills in manual soldering and assembly, including fine\-pitch SMD work


• Proven experience in electronic component inspection, fault finding and testing


• Experience working to IPC\-A\-610 standards (certification preferred)


• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi\-meters, and signal generators


• High level of attention to detail and quality workmanship

• Experience within industrial automation and control systems


• Exposure of servo drives and motion control systems


• Exposure to robotics systems and associated electronics

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Flexitime


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme


• Work from home

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay

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