Electronics Test Technician

Job summary Our client, a large Defence supplier is looking for an Electronics Test Technician to join them on a permanent basis at their site in Farnborough. Key skills required for this role Component level test, fault finding, RF, Electronics, Defence, Automotive, Nuclear Important Component level test Job description Our client, a large Defence supplier is looking for an Electronics Test Technician to join them on a permanent basis at their site in Farnborough. Due to the nature of the role, we are only able to consider sole British nationals and applicants must be eligible to obtain SC Clearence. Fully onsite in Farnborough. Competitive salary. We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join the Operations Department. The role will require the ability to troubleshoot to component level using Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), circuit diagrams and debug software. You will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for Fault Finding to component level on both RF modules and complex CCA's, performing assembly/test of highly complex assemblies used in military communications. The role will involve some design/development and improvements to existing processes and procedures for new products working to tight timescales. A few of the employee benefits are: 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 daysPrivate medical insurance with optional family coverPension scheme of up to 7% employer contributionLife Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)Group income protectionFlexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work schemeEmployee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing supportWhat the role will involve The responsibilities of your role will include the following: Working closely with other departments (Operations Test/Troubleshoot, Manufacturing Engineering, QA, Program Management) to ensure a successful outcome.Test Procedures - may be required to assist with the preparation of production test procedures from engineering specifications to assure that the product is being adequately tested in every parameter required.Assist on cost reduction and records to identify problem areas in test. The role of Manufacturing Technician requires the following experience and skills: Requires strong knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experienceBroad knowledge of component level troubleshootingRF or Digital CCAs knowledge and experience would be desirableRadio communications background or experienceHNC/HND/Graduate Degree with substantial years of related experience Share manages this role Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 35 years’ experience