Electronics Technician

We are looking for an Electronics Technician to be based onsite in Melksham, reporting to the Head of Software & Electronics. This is a newly created position and provides a vital link between Design, Engineering, Production and Customer Service teams. It's a great opportunity for someone to take ownership of the role and really make it their own. Scope of the Function To deliver hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting support our specialist products and electronic systems so that prototypes and production hardware are reliable, safe, and ready for mission-critical use. The role assembles and reworks electronic assemblies, PCBAs and wiring looms, executes functional and calibration tests in line with SOPs and ESD controls, and maintains lab/production test equipment to minimise downtime and maximise product quality. It triages production and field-return issues, performs first-line fixes, and captures clear failure data and repair history, feeding actionable insights back to Engineering and Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement across new product development and sustaining activities.,

• Assemble, test, and calibrate electronic assemblies and PCBs used in highly specialist systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair digital and analogue circuitry down to component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, and other diagnostic tools.
• Perform functional and environmental testing (e.g., vibration, temperature, EMI) on electronic systems according to military and industry standards.
• Assist engineers with prototype builds, test fixtures, and verification activities during product development cycles.
• Document test procedures, calibration records, failure analysis, and repair logs using our ERP and quality management systems.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in electronic manufacturing processes and reliability testing.
• Ensure strict adherence to IPC standards, ESD practices, and our quality and safety protocol
  
  Minimum of 2-3 years' hands-on experience in electronics assembly, test, or troubleshooting (preferably in defence, aerospace, or medical device industries).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and datasheets
• Understanding of microcontroller-based systems, sensor interfaces, and low-power electronics
• Familiarity with ESD handling and control requirements
• Build prototype assemblies, test fixtures, and support verification activities
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, and customer service teams
• Understanding of microcontroller-based systems, sensor interfaces, and low-power electronics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear understanding of the importance of ESD requirements
• Primarily Melksham based, however able to attend our Poole site on a regular basis and infrequent customer and supplier visits in the UK or abroad.
Desirable
• Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering Technology or a related field
• Support development, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic systems
• Experience in regulated sectors such as defence, aerospace, or medical devices is advantageous
• Capture and resolve production assembly and testability issues
• Investigate, diagnose, and repair customer-returned products, record findings clearly
• Maintain calibration records, test procedures, repair logs, and other ERP/QMS documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability testing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable and consistent execution of routine or repetitive technical tasks
• Strong knowledge of surface mount and through-hole soldering techniques (IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certification preferred).
• Strong knowledge of IPC-620 standards with hands-on experience in cable and connector assembly.
  
  36.5 hours per week over 5 days.
• Grade 3 Bonus of up to 5%
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year
• Medicash medical
• Pension matched to 7.5%
• 6x salary death benefit
• Share incentive plan
• Cycle to work scheme
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