Production Test Engineer
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £34 to £37 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2024 |
| Location: | BL5 1ED |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 228502TCR-449572 |
Summary
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions
We are seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer with wealth of component/subsystem testing experience to work for a world recognised defence manufacturer based at their site in Bolton, Greater Manchester
*Hybrid Working available, however you will be required for a minimum of 3 Days onsite*
The role will primarily involve carrying out production test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and sub-system level
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Testing of complex electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, and diagnosis of production test failures down to component level
• Generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements
• Providing technical support to test operators to facilitate the efficient throughput of prime equipment hardware during production
• Identification of remedial and corrective actions following test failures, in a timely manner, to allow Manufacturing to continue production in line with the programme
• Assessment of related test equipment issues, advising maintenance and support services to resolve equipment failures
• Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for investigations and subsequent corrective actions, including process improvements for manufacturing test
• Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and associated quality notifications towards corrective action.
Skillset/experience required:
• Must hold HNC/HND (Electronics) level of qualification or equivalent
• Testing experience down to component level and prior diagnosis of test failures ESSENTIAL
• A good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, as well as fault diagnosis techniques, would be hugely beneficial
• Awareness of electrical/electronic system and sub-system integration and test philosophies
• An understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage
• Experience of using both manual and automated test equipment in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Ability to plan and organise own work in line with given priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications and reports
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail