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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Background and Skills
Essential
- 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.
Required training:
The following training would be provided if not already achieved
- IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards
- IPC-620 standards
Benefits
- 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