We’re seeking a talented Diagnostics Technician to join our fast-paced engineering team in Great Yarmouth. In this exciting role you’ll support the diagnosis, analysis, and continuous improvement of RF transmit and receive modules and complex electronic assemblies. This role is focused on component-level fault finding, root cause analysis, and driving improvements in product quality, yield, and test efficiency. Working closely with Engineering and Operations, the post holder will apply structured problem‑solving and Lean principles to identify failures, implement sustainable solutions, and enhance manufacturing and diagnostic processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and fault‑find RF transmit/receive modules and complex electronic assemblies down to component level
- Perform detailed RF analysis using test equipment (e.g., spectrum analysers, network analysers, power meters)
- Support implementation of test setups and verification plans defined by Test System Development Engineering
- Apply structured problem‑solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D) to identify root cause of failures
- Own and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure, ensuring sustainable fixes
- Analyse failure trends and provide data‑driven insights to improve first‑time yield and reliability
- Proactively identify and implement Lean improvements to diagnostic processes, test methods, and workflows
- Actively contribute to and lead some continuous improvement initiatives, reducing waste, rework, and inefficiencies
- Review and update test procedures, work instructions, and documentation to embed improvements
- Support and enhance the customer returns and failure analysis process
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to provide feedback on design, process, and test improvements
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across diagnostics and production
- Ensure full compliance with EHS and company policies
Required Skills and Experience – Essential
- HNC/HND in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Strong experience in electronics diagnostics and fault finding
- Proven ability to diagnose PCB‑level faults to component level
Desired Skills and Experience
- Degree (BEng or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering
- Experience with RF tune & test
- Knowledge of transmit/receive modules (TRMs), radar systems, or RF subsystems
- Experience with chip & wire hybrid assemblies
- Familiarity with LabVIEW‑based test systems
- Experience using modern RF test equipment (e.g., Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz)
- RF Test Measurement and Calibration
- Good understanding of spectrum analysers, network analysers (VNA), power meters and frequency converters is advantageous
Competencies
- Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving capability
- Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Electronics Diagnostics
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Willingness to continue to learn and develop
Other Requirements
- SC cleared or ability to obtain
What We Can Offer You
- Flexible working practices – we work a 9‑day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
- Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
- Life assurance – 4× annual salary
- Reward and recognition platform
- Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
- Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
- Support for further training and education
- Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41CFR60‑1.35(c)
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