Assembly and Test Technician

Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Luton
Hours: Monday to Friday

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Assembly & Test Technician to join the Manufacturing team you will be responsible for taking products through the full manufacturing process, from kitting and mechanical/electrical assembly through to testing, calibration, fault-finding and despatch. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys solving technical problems.

Key Responsibilities as a Assembly & Test Technician

• Assemble electrical and electronic products, including wiring, mechanical assembly and hand soldering
• Read and follow Work Instructions, test procedures, drawings, schematics and technical documentation
• Pick assembly kits from stock and report any shortages
• Carry out sub-assembly and final product testing
• Perform calibration activities where required
• Verify product functionality, performance and quality prior to release
• Operate and maintain production test equipment, fixtures and bespoke test systems
• Use electronic test equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, bench power supplies and signal generators
• Record build, test and calibration results accurately
• Support first-off inspections, batch verification and incoming inspection activities
• Diagnose and investigate product test failures and identify root causes
• Identify and report recurring issues affecting production yield
• Work with Engineering and Production Engineering to improve manufacturing processes, test procedures and Work Instructions
• Support the introduction of new products into production
• Pack finished products for despatch to customers and external suppliers
• Support stock checking and maintenance
• Comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems

Skills & Experience as a Assembly & Test Technician

• Previous experience in an electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
• Good soldering skills, including wiring and electrical/electronic components
• Experience fault-finding electronic assemblies to module level
• Good understanding of electronic circuits and basic test methods
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes and other electronic test equipment
• Ability to accurately follow test procedures and Work Instructions
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation

Apply now or Contact Mia Gandolfo at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead