Test Technician in Northam

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business. Responsible for testing all main assemblies and sub-assemblies (including PCBs) to the correct test procedure. To ensure all sub-assemblies and tested components are completed on time and in-line with delivery schedules whilst ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained.

• To test and repair products as prioritised by the department team leader.
• To maintain and help generate maintain/update test procedures and build documentation.
• To test/repair any PCBs or assemblies in accordance with test procedures and to the quality control standards.
• To maintain/repair and help design company test equipment.
• To highlight any build/design faults to the electronics workshop supervisor.
• To raise change requests and provide information to improve product quality, or improve efficiency to support the continual improvement process.
• To help and support others with training when possible by passing on knowledge and skills.
• To be able to understand and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• To ensure any soldering and electrical looming is carried out to a high standard in line with company standards and procedures.
• To maintain a good knowledge in the use of crimp tools, crimps, receptacle, sleeving and heat shrink materials.
• To ensure a good knowledge basic understanding in the use of fibre optic termination equipment and testing.
• To ensure that their working area is a safe and clean environment and in compliance with the 6S best practice and health & safety policies.
• To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role.
• To be competent with 3 phase testing.

• Proven experience of working in a large scale production environment with skills in Electro-Mechanical Assembly and Repairs.
• A formal qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering - NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• An understanding of electronic manufacturing practices, such as IPC or equivalent.
• Preferable to have some HV knowledge and experience.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.