Electro-Mechanical Technician in Bristol

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting an Electro-mechanical Technician to join the Production team. Due to upcoming projects and continued growth, Stirling Dynamics are looking for someone to join the production team. Stirling Dynamics design, develop and produce a wide range of high-end aircraft simulator ‘inceptors’ (pilot – machine interface devices). Stirling’s family of active controls are feature-rich, highly reconfigurable and suitable for single or dual (linked) aircraft cockpit configurations. Our range of active products includes side sticks, throttles, collectives, cyclics, tillers and pedals. These controls are extremely compact, fully active and benefit from low-acquisition and through-life costs.

We have pioneered active control technology since the early 1990s and are proud to hold many industry and technology firsts, which includes supplying the controls for the first ever, fully-active fly-by-wire helicopter flight. Today, we supply the active stick and throttles for the new F-35 pilot training simulators and continue to break new ground in cockpit control technology.

Responsibilities

The Cockpit Controls portion of the business that delivers the inceptor products has a requirement for an Electro-Mechanical Technician within the Production Department. The production involves the assembly of all the Stirling inceptor products. The product comprises of electrical, electronic and mechanical subassemblies and therefore the role would involve tasks such as:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and instructions
• Stacking and modifying PCBs
• Assembly/installation of various sensor types
• All wiring within the product
• Assembly of motors, gearboxes, mechanical mechanisms
• Assembly of frames and enclosures
• Completing build documentation
• Responsible for the assembly of products in accordance with the company times, cost and quality expectations.

Essential skills

• Flexible, can-do approach
• Professional attitude
• Self-motivated to see tasks through to successful completion
• Takes pride in their work
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• I.T. literate
• Tidy and organised
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• A methodical and pragmatic approach to engineering problem solving

Experience

• Experience working within a similar role i.e. high precision, high value electro-mechanical assembly preferably within the Aerospace or Precision Engineering Sectors
• Working knowledge of IPC 620 and J-Std-001 preferably demonstrated with CIS (Certified IPC Specialist) status
• Strong ability to read, understand and follow technical drawings both mechanical and electrical
• Highly skilled at using hand assembly tools and techniques

Benefits

For permanent hires, we are offering a competitive package (Grade 2-3, £25,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience). We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially. For contractors, a suitable rate will be agreed based on experience.