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Job Title: Test, Repair and Inspection Technician

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Salary: £DOE

Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 | Week 2 : Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 / Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Our Client:

Are a leading provider of advanced electro-optical sensors and precision engineering solutions. With a rich history of over four decades, they specialise in delivering cutting-edge technology to meet the diverse needs of our global clientele. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a trusted partner in the defence and aerospace industries.

Role Summary:

To inspect and test products following manufacture, fault diagnose and repair products to the specific product standard and customer requirements.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
Matched pension contributions
Perkbox Discount Platform
Free parking onsite
Staff canteen with vending machines
Discovery Park discounts
Death in Service
Christmas ShutdownKey responsibilities within your new role would be to:

Test product using Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and the ESS equipment and relevant procedures.
Test and inspection of new and returned products to ensure it meets required specifications.
Carry out testing and inspection of new and returned product to ensure that it meets the required specification.
Report non-conformance using the product control data base, email, NCR or MRB procedures.
Diagnose and repair defects within Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs).
Complete and file all related documentation in a timely manner.
Complete continual review and updates of test documentation and Product Work Instructions.
Report all deviation to the engineering team for correction.
Work as part of the team to promote continual improvement throughout the business.Experience and skills required for this position:

Experience working within an engineering / quality related production environment.
Fault diagnosis to component level of PCBAs.
The ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings.
Ability to use electronic equipment such as multimeter's, oscilloscopes.
Capable of working under own initiative.
Skilled in the use of hand tools.
Capable of articulating root cause of simple failures.
Capable to identify acceptable build quality to FFF methodology.
Capable of using MS word and excel programs.
Identify and report continuous improvement opportunities within the department.
Understanding of electrostatic devices and handling.
Working within a clean room environment.
HND or BSc Electronics or similar (desirable)
Due to the nature of this business all candidate will be required to undergo security clearance at SC level.Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucherterms apply.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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