Electronics Technician

<p>We are looking for an Electronics Technician to be based onsite in Melksham, reporting to the Head of Software & Electronics.</p><p>This is a newly created position and provides a vital link between Design, Engineering, Production and Customer Service teams. It's a great opportunity for someone to take ownership of the role and really make it their own.</p><p></p><p><strong>Scope of the Function </strong></p><p></p><p>To deliver hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting support our specialist products and electronic systems so that prototypes and production hardware are reliable, safe, and ready for mission-critical use. The role assembles and reworks electronic assemblies, PCBAs and wiring looms, executes functional and calibration tests in line with SOPs and ESD controls, and maintains lab/production test equipment to minimise downtime and maximise product quality. It triages production and field-return issues, performs first-line fixes, and captures clear failure data and repair history, feeding actionable insights back to Engineering and Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement across new product development and sustaining activities.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Assemble, test, and calibrate electronic assemblies and PCBs used in highly specialist systems. </li><li>Troubleshoot and repair digital and analogue circuitry down to component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, and other diagnostic tools.</li><li>Perform functional and environmental testing (e.g., vibration, temperature, EMI) on electronic systems according to military and industry standards.</li><li>Assist engineers with prototype builds, test fixtures, and verification activities during product development cycles. </li><li>Document test procedures, calibration records, failure analysis, and repair logs using our ERP and quality management systems.</li><li>Support continuous improvement efforts in electronic manufacturing processes and reliability testing.</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to IPC standards, ESD practices, and our quality and safety protocol</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Background and Skills</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Essential </strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 2-3 years' hands-on experience in electronics assembly, test, or troubleshooting (preferably in defence, aerospace, or medical device industries).</li><li>Ability to interpret technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and datasheets </li><li>Understanding of microcontroller-based systems, sensor interfaces, and low-power electronics</li><li>Familiarity with ESD handling and control requirements </li><li>Build prototype assemblies, test fixtures, and support verification activities </li><li>Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, and customer service teams</li><li>Understanding of microcontroller-based systems, sensor interfaces, and low-power electronics.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Clear understanding of the importance of ESD requirements </li><li>Primarily Melksham based, however able to attend our Poole site on a regular basis and infrequent customer and supplier visits in the UK or abroad.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering Technology or a related field</li><li>Support development, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic systems</li><li>Experience in regulated sectors such as defence, aerospace, or medical devices is advantageous </li><li>Capture and resolve production assembly and testability issues</li><li>Investigate, diagnose, and repair customer-returned products, record findings clearly</li><li>Maintain calibration records, test procedures, repair logs, and other ERP/QMS documentation</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability testing processes</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Reliable and consistent execution of routine or repetitive technical tasks</li><li>Strong knowledge of surface mount and through-hole soldering techniques (IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certification preferred).</li><li>Strong knowledge of IPC-620 standards with hands-on experience in cable and connector assembly.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Required training</strong>: </p><p></p><p>The following training would be provided if not already achieved </p><p></p><ul><li>IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards</li><li>IPC-620 standards</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>36.5 hours per week over 5 days.</li><li>Grade 3 Bonus of up to 5%</li><li>25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year</li><li>Medicash medical</li><li>Pension matched to 7.5%</li><li>6x salary death benefit</li><li>Share incentive plan</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li></ul><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BYYZSi1VQS8SHgT3VKi3v6A2UIp6o9VQb" width="0" height="0" />