Engineering Hardware Technician in Enfield, London

We are looking for Manufacturing Test Engineer for one of our key defence clients based in London on a hybrid basis. The company are an innovative company based in London that work on next-generation defence and security electronics products to combat various range of threats, they do this by having creative and cutting-edge technology which themselves above and beyond other products in the market.

The Job

The job holder will be expected to create, design, and manage test structures for current and new products within both the production environment and suppliers, as well as to assist manufacturing test operations and test technicians as needed. You will report to the Hardware Mechanical & Production Engineering Manager in this position.

Key Responsibilities

* Assembly, test, and rework of electromechanical equipment being developed within Engineering to Jstd 001 and IPC610 & 620.
* Work from drawings, documents, change notes, schematics, oral and written instructions.(Detailed procedures likely to be the exception to the norm)
* Work and rework to a high standard of accuracy, consisting of operations such as, soldering & unsoldering, wiring & crimping, drilling, filing & cutting, detailed rework of printed circuit assemblies,
and application of mastic & adhesives, using a variety of tools and equipment necessary to complete the operations.
* Fault finding down to component level. - Use of basic test equipment, e.g., meter, scope.
* Working alongside Engineers to design lab test jigs and factory test fixtures. Debug the designs and propose enhancements.
* Opportunity to design interface boards and get involved in testing new releases of Software.
* Check and inspect own work and work of others, including proactive troubleshooting and problem solving.
* View, print and enter data via the company business data management system, as necessary.
* Assisting in keeping all engineering test equipment in calibration

Please note that this list is intended to give you general day to day activities on the range of work you will be doing.

Essential requirements
* At least 5 years' experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Analytical approach to problem solving with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
* Proven experience of assembly, test, and rework to a high standard of quality.
* Proven proactive ability, with strong team skills and attention to detail.
* PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.
* Experience of working in an Engineering Development environment would be an advantage.
* Radar knowledge would be an advantage.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.