Electronic Engineering Technician in Cwmbran

Position: Electronic Engineering Technician

Location: Cwmbran

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience

Position Overview

• Testing, repairing and modifying analogue, digital and RF electronic circuits and equipment
• Fault-finding electronic assemblies to component level
• Reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams and technical drawings
• Using oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, VNWAs, signal generators and other electronic test equipment
• Carrying out through-hole and surface-mount soldering, PCB repair and component replacement
• Performing functional testing and maintaining accurate test records
• Testing and evaluating opto-electronic and laser-related components and assemblies
• Supporting prototype development and engineering modifications
• Preparing and kitting electronic and mechanical components for subcontract manufacture
• Using CAD software to view and modify mechanical drawings and simple designs
• Carrying out basic workshop activities including drilling, milling and tapping
• Supporting stock control, goods-in and component identification
• Maintaining technical documentation, production records and compliance information
• Maintaining tools, test equipment and workshop areas to a high standard

Position Requirements

• Practical experience with analogue and digital electronics
• An understanding of RF electronics is desirable
• Strong electronic fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to troubleshoot circuits to component level
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and bench power supplies
• Good soldering and PCB rework skills
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and technical drawings
• Good mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand tools and workshop equipment
• Basic CAD experience is desirable
• Competent using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Practical, self-motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks through to completion

Position Remuneration

• Starting salary circa £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience
• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm, with 1 hour for lunch. Flexibility in working hours will be considered
• 28 days' holiday plus 2 company days and bank holidays
• Private healthcare scheme after 1 year's proven employment
• Workplace pension after 3 months' full-time employment
• Company pension, with employee contribution of 5% and Company contribution of 3%
• 6-month probationary period