Electronic Assembly Technician / Product Support Technician (R&D)
Newport
30,000 - 35,000
Our client, based in South Wales is looking for a key individual to join their specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join their organisation, with excellent development opportunities.
You will be working within a small team, involved in the research & development, design and production of exciting projects.
The position will involve splitting between production/research and development depending on priorities and workload.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work independently on projects with minimal supervision
- Assembly/Test of prototype production products before handing over to production
- Reading complex electronic schematics, soldering down to component level and crimping of harness assemblies.
- Assembly/Test of current production products
- Support of in field upgrades/repairs which may include foreign travel
- Ability to think logically with safety at the forefront
- Ability to motivate and drive both yourself and surrounding team members
Skills:
- Hands-on experience assembling, testing and repairing electronic prototypes to component level
- Experience with RF (Radio frequency) would be advantageous
- Research & Development experience (Desirable, not essential)
- Hands-on experience with hand tools and programmable logic controllers
- Strong electronic knowledge
- Ability to work with power tools effectively
- Prior experience in assembly processes and attention to detail
- Certification in electrical or electronic assembly is a plus
Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year