Electronics / Cadstar Technician

My client requires a Electronics Technician with both bench and PCB Design skills (CADSTAR) to work within a small R&D Team. This role would suit someone who enjoys being both hands on and producing drawings and procedures, 80% of the work will be drawing and schematic capture.

Responsibilities:

•Construct experimental circuitry (breadboard) and complete prototype electromechanical assemblies according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic/electrical systems and components.

•Finalise schematics, select components and perform pcb layout; this includes maintenance of parts library, creation of Gerber artwork and creation of BOMs.

• Create assembly and test procedures; perform tests to procedures; troubleshoot, repair and modify pcbs.

•Set up standard test apparatus or devise test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production electronic boards and assemblies

•Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.

•Write technical procedures and reports.

•Assist in daily requirements of document control and engineering change notifications.

•Ensure safety regulations are met;

•Keep up to date with developments in technologies and regulations.

•Operateration of bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools to fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, and chassis.

Essential Skills

•Microsoft Office Suite
•CADSTAR for schematic capture and PCB design.
•AutoCAD