Electronics Lab Engineer

Location - Glenrothes

Contract - Permanent

Hours - Fulltime 37 hrs

Summary of Role

Equipment and lab management with a wide range of duties. Manage the engineering department's lab’s test equipment calibration, lab material stock control and support lab safety procedures. Support the build and test of product acceptance equipment including wiring and prototype assembly manufacture. The successful candidate will also be required to keep accurate test records, carry out any maintenance tasks and aid other disciplines to improve overall cost and quality of product.

This role includes:

• Equipment management – calibration, arrange repairs, assist in sourcing equipment (for given Spec to purchase / hire), PAT
• Assist engineers with test set-up – wiring 3-phase plugs / sockets, Test equipment software download / set-up, Safety covers / boxes
• Assist engineers with Resistive load set-up, Prototype Assembly / PCB’s, Cable repairs – mechanical work, wiring, soldering, crimping
• Assist with: Test Dev buy-off – STE assembly, Earth bond testing; PoD / PoM testing – routine testing such as HiPot
• Assist with risk assessment management – review, ECN, sign-off
• Assist with COSHH management – Sypol requests for new chemicals
• Assist with management of equipment, tools, materials – Sourcing (when required), ordering
• Manage Contractors – onsite calibration, annual PAT
• Assist with packing equipment / EXIM forms to ship, eg EMC / EMI testing
• Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies to aid Design Verification and Qualification to support contractual, quality and schedule requirements.
• Diagnose test equipment related faults.
• Execution of preventative maintenance and calibration plans for test equipment.
• Record accurate test records and provide requested yield & failure reports.
• Assist engineering with any ongoing investigations / initiatives.
• Aid the continual improvement of efficiency in designated test area(s).

About You

We think you’ll be a fit for this role if you have the majority of experience and qualifications below. We do not expect you have all of the below as training and support will be provided to fill gaps.

• A qualification in Electronics, e.g. HNC/HND or higher
• Approximately 2 years (or more) experience in an electrical role in engineering
• Demonstrable skills in electrical wiring, electronics and soldering
• Diligence in capturing outcomes and preparing documentation sufficient for the purpose
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and methods of testing systems in an electrical lab
• Familiarity with test software eg LabView
• Demonstrable experience in cable selection, termination, and safety testing for standard low voltage (230v) apparatus

Standard Benefits

• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold)
• Able to travel between Glenrothes and Livingston manufacturing centres to perform duties as required by schedule.

Raytheon Career Development

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Diversity

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.