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Electronic Assembly and Repair / Test Technician Job

Mr Mike

Active member
I have a job vacancy based in Manchester as in subject topic. Not sure if it is a long shot posting here, but you never know... if any one is interested and can do this then see:

https://www.technicalconcepts.org.uk/job.htm for details.
 

Mr Mike

Active member
Full details:

Technical Concepts Ltd is a small company that designs and manufactures specialist mission critical products for the motion film industry and mining and quarrying industries.
We are now looking to recruit a new full time team member to work in the Whitefield area of Manchester. We need a motivated and hardworking technician, who already possesses and can demonstrate a high level of technical skill and quality focus.

We offer a competitive salary and a flexible approach to working hours in a supportive and friendly working environment.

If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to info@technicalconcepts.org.uk outlining your experience and skills in relation to the job description and person specification below.

Person Specification:

? Excellent organisational skills
? Able to work on own initiative and at a fast pace
? Highly dextrous and with a keen eye for detail
? Excellent work ethics: punctual, trustworthy, enthusiastic and willing to learn and provide input to production process
? Able to be quality focused at all times
? Have a relevant NVQ Level 4 qualification (HNC) in production / electronic engineering or equivalent time served experience
? A recent electronics degree engineering graduate with hands on project experience would be considered

Job Description:

Basic Skills:

? Read circuit diagrams
? Understanding parts lists and engineering drawings
? Be able to identify electronics parts
? Be able to use test equipment and do test procedures using equipment such as PSU?s, DMM?s and oscilloscopes
? IT literate
? Flashing of microcontrollers
? Fault find to component level

PCB Assembly and Soldering Skills:

? Manual placing and soldering conventional through hole components to PCBs
? Manual placing and soldering of SMD components, including sizes down to 0603, 0.5mm pitch IC?s
? Soldering wires
? PCB re-work using soldering irons and hot air solder station
? Knowledge of pick and place SMD machines, using simple stencil paste techniques and reflow ovens would be an advantage

Electro Mechanical Skills:

? Mechanical assembly using screws, nuts, washers, assembling panels, PCB pillars, spacers etc
? Electrical assembly using crimping tools, wire strippers, tinning, heat shrinking, hot air guns etc
? Electrical assembly and mounting of switches, battery boxes, LED Indicators, connectors etc
? Be able to use standard hand tools to carry out the full production process
? Use workshop equipment such as drill presses, mitre saws etc?
? Knowledge of using a desktop CNC router and 3D printer would be an advantage

Desirable Skills (but not essential):

? Some knowledge of electronics related CAD
? Some basic electronic design skills
? Microcontroller software writing in C and assemble
? Ability to build a circuit on veroboard from a circuit diagram

General Duties:

? Packing and preparing products for dispatch
? Tidying the workplace
? Checking and receiving goods
? Stock taking
? Kitting up parts for production
? Light to medium lifting
? Any other duties required to carry out normal business activities

Benefits:

? Hours of work ? 40 hours / week
? Salary ?22,000 to ?25,000 depending on experience
? Flexible working hours available on agreement, with standard working day being 08:00 to 16:00
? Half an hour for lunch break
? 20 days holiday + bank holidays
? Free tea / coffee / mineral water provided
? The possibility of becoming a key member of the company with potential share options for the right candidates

Additional information:

? This position is not suitable for a person who has allergies to materials such as glue, resins, oils, grease, cleaning fluids, solder, fluxes and the like
? A CRB/DBS check will be carried out prior to confirmation of employment
? A military security check (National Security Vetting Solution) may also be required
? If an interview is offered, part of the interviewing process will be a practical based on assembly of a product
? Probation period (6 months)

 
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