Test Technician (Permanent)

ENVIRONMENT
*Quality and customer driven; systems and procedures are in place requiring compliance.
*Fast paced, hands on and technically challenging
*High customer focus which may involve occasional travel

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Interpret both internal and customer test requirements; analyse and produce the relevant design documentation to include reports containing graphs and charts to interpret and clearly demonstrate results.
2.Assist with the analysis and investigation of any returned parts.
3.Provide electrical/electronic technical assistance to the R&D department and other areas of the business where appropriate.
4.Manufacture test fixtures, production equipment and test rigs.
5.Assist with the maintenance of user manuals and related documentation for company products.
6.Interpret test requirements and assist production personnel to troubleshoot and repair test and calibration systems.
7.Perform tests and calibrations of products when required.
8.To work in a cost effective and quality conscious manner to maximise productivity.
9.To work the necessary hours to achieve deadlines in conjunction with the working time regulation.
10.To carry out any duties as required by the company to ensure a quality product and service is delivered to customers on time.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1.To identify and participate in any training or development which contributes to the department and/or company objectives.
2.To carry out any duties as required by the company to ensure a quality product and service is delivered to customers on time.
3.Participate in and support a continuous improvement culture through offering suggestions for improvement and implementing for your area - identify and minimise all forms of non-added value.
4.Demonstrate excellent commitment for every customer.
5.Responsible for taking care of equipment assigned for personal use.

Desirable Skills
1.The ability to read and understand electronics schematics.
2.Fault diagnosis to component level on electronic assemblies.
3.Soldering skills for both through hole and surface mount components.
4.A basic understanding of microcontroller systems and peripherals.
5.A basic understanding of RF systems is desirable.
6.Experience with electronics test equipment such as DVM, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analysers is desirable.
7.To identify and participate in any training or development which contributes to the department and/or company objectives.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The role holder of this development role is responsible for proactive internal and external communications and needs to demonstrate good interpersonal skills to ensure projects are completed in a cost effective and timely manner. Good communication with fellow workers is essential to maintaining effective working relationships within the department.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The achievement of objectives using the S.M.A.R.T* principles as agreed with your line manager.
*Ensure administration and documentation is maintained in a tidy and accurate manner.
*Aim towards 100% accuracy on supplied information.
*Accept responsibility and follow through specific customer queries.
*Contribution towards maintenance of good company and customer relations by presenting themselves and the company in a positive, professional and friendly manner.
*To perform all duties in a cost effective and quality driven manner.
*To demonstrate ownership, responsibility and initiative in carrying out the job.
*Safety of self and others is ensured by adoption of safe working practices.
*All statutory and company regulations are complied with.
*Communication of difficulties or queries to the relevant Engineer or Manager in time for resolution.