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Test Technician – Defence Equipment

Permanent

Enfield

Overview:

The client is a leading defence contractor who has a leading reputation for the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems.

They are looking to on board a Test Technician who will undertake comprehensive testing of high complexity electro mechanical products that form part of a marine radar navigation product range.

Job Functions:

* Comprehensive testing (including RF), fault finding, rework, and assembly of electro mechanical equipment to a high standard of quality.

* Work from detailed procedures, drawings, documents, change notes, schematics, oral and written instructions.

* Work and rework to a high standard of accuracy, consisting of operations such as, soldering & unsoldering, wiring & crimping, drilling, filing & cutting, detailed rework of printed circuit assemblies, and application of mastic & adhesives, using a variety of tools and equipment necessary to complete the operations.

* Check and inspect own work and work of others, including proactive troubleshooting and problem solving.

* Participate with the creation of SOPs and test documentation etc.

* Raise defect reports.

* View, print and enter data via the company business data management system.

* Have a conscientious, proactive approach with attention to detail.

* Create and work in a team environment while implementing continuous improvements and ensuring the highest quality.

* Keep facilities, material, and work area orderly, exercising care in their use, maintaining 5S standards and conforming to all ethics, health, safety, compliance, and quality requirements.

* Any other tasks to support the operations team.

Requirements

* Analytical approach to problem solving with strong numeracy and literacy skills.

* Proven experience of RF testing, fault finding, rework and assembly to a high standard of quality.

* Proven proactive ability, with strong team skills and attention to detail.

* PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.

* Experience of working in a cellular manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

* Radar knowledge would be an advantage.

* You will need to be a British Citizen and either possess or be eligible for Security Clearnce.

Experience Required

* At least 2 years’ experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment