At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and repair audio electronics, ensuring they operate safely and correctly.
- Company: Join a growing team in Southend-on-Sea with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the audio industry.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 37000 £ per year.
Permanent role, Southend-on-Sea, Salary £35,000 - £37,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
We are looking for an electronic test engineer to join our ever expanding team. The ideal candidate will be competent in functional testing of board level audio products, as per manufacturing drawings and test procedures, to ensure correct and safe operation.
Responsibilities:- Functional testing of board level audio products, as per manufacturing drawings and test procedures, to ensure correct and safe operation.
- Fault find electronics down to component level to determine causes and remediate faults.
- Fault find and repair final assemblies and sub-assemblies as required.
- Rework pcbs to a high standard of accuracy, including single sided and PTH pcbs using both Through Hole and SMD components with hand soldering, hot air rework & track repair skills (IPC-610 and/or 7711/7721 training an advantage).
- Provide technical support to the Production teams when necessary.
- Conduct electrical testing on products and components selected by the QC department to ensure compliance with safety critical standards using existing test procedures and assisting in the design and maintenance of suitable testing methods with the QC and Design departments.
- Operate within a team, self-manage to achieve necessary production targets by ensuring timekeeping and housekeeping are maintained at the highest possible level.
- Complete required documentation to record production metrics.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and progressing opportunities.
- Versatile and Adaptive; Happy to work in other departments and/or accept miscellaneous assignments as may be required.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to liaise effectively with other members of staff to meet test/customer requirements.
- Good electronics knowledge; Principally analogue; also digital & mains power supplies.
- Holding either a Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (e.g. ONC, BTEC National Diploma, C&G/EAL Level 3 Technical Diploma) OR a relevant Level 3 NVQ/Apprenticeship accompanied by equivalent industry experience OR be able to demonstrate the knowledge/experience of those levels.
- At least 2 years relevant experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Be conversant with the use of multi-meters, audio analysers, digital oscilloscopes, and similar audio test equipment.
- Product and method training will be given as required.
Electronic Test / Repair Technician employer: Rega Research Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Southend-on-Sea as an Electronic Test / Repair Technician, where your skills will be valued and nurtured. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside competitive salaries and benefits. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to high-quality audio products while working in a collaborative environment that encourages versatility and adaptability.
