Senior Engineering Technician in UK

Looking to join an Innovative company? The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt!

Overview

Important : Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance, and therefore be a Sole UK National.

Working : This role is full time office based with possible flexible working hours.

Want to Join a business who's capabilities address the highest classification levels of High Grade and Type 1 National Security, across a growing and thriving sector?

A reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme!

Brand new site for 2023! Onsite Caf?, Free parking, Table Tennis and more!

Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development and clear career progression!

Overview: To provide technician support to the hardware development team supplying them with custom built test fixtures and cables, carrying modifications and designing and building complex demonstrators and concept models.

Working in a team of two, or more, supporting a large engineering team working on various projects from one off demonstrators to major projects.

Main responsibilities:

• Modification and repair of complex SMT cards to the highest standard in order to keep them in line with the latest stage in development.
• The build of test racks and fittings that meet the requirements of project test plans.
• The build and design of test equipment and cable assemblies required to support engineering development and commissioning.
• Ability to design demonstrators including mechanical enclosures and simple PCBs.
• Assist other team members in the identification of difficult engineering problems to identify causes and propose workable solutions.
• Any other miscellaneous lab tasks as required.
• Produce and maintain records of built test equipment.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping of the assigned area, including all technician equipment and assets.
• Is expected to adhere to company practices and policies, especially health and safety.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, and work under pressure to deliver on multiple projects at the same time.
• Participating in designs reviews with electrical and mechanical hardware engineers.
• Estimate time and effort required for activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.

Experience needed:

• Ideally qualified to degree-level or equivalent experience in a Physics or Engineering based subject, such as; Electronics, Hardware, Computer Science, Software or Systems Engineering etc.
• Must be highly competent and experienced in electronic wiring and soldering to IPC standards.
• Experience of prototype builds with a good knowledge of electronic circuits.
• Must be highly skilled in electronic rework and repair especially to very fine pitch SMT PCBs.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and wiring schedules, mechanical drawings, mechanical and electronic BOMs.
• Be able to work under own initiative with minimal information.
• Able to work with minimal supervision to tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Experience of using Windchill for version control.
• Currently certified to IPC-A-610
• Experience of some electronic testing.
• Working knowledge of lab measurement equipment.

If you are an experienced Senior Engineering Technician looking for a challenging new role within the Defence & Security industry, we encourage you to apply now. This is an incredible opportunity to join our client's dedicated and innovative engineering team.

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