Test Technician

Reporting to: Production Manager (taking daily instructions from the Test Team Leader)

Structure of existing team:
Existing staff is well established with longevity of service as the norm.

This position is ideally suited to a qualified and experienced person who has perhaps been in field service work in the past, but who would like an in house role, or to someone who likes to work in a meticulous and methodical test environment, enjoying the challenge of fault finding and technical analysis.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:
Electrical Engineering City & Guilds Level 1&2&3 or HNC/HNC or Electrical degree (this can include Electronics but should not solely be Electronics based)
17th Edition Certified
Extensive recent experience of 3 phase industrial environments
Ability to interpret panel built electrical components
Previous experience of using schematics (or an understanding of schematics – ability to read drawings)
Ability to fault find, interpret the results and problem solve
Must speak clear fluent English (including technical vocabulary)
Manual driving licence (with no more than 3 points on)

Advantageous Qualification & Skills:
Uploading software, and updates, to the touch screen HMI units. We use in house designed software programmes and upload via the development tools on Siemens/Mitsubishi type products
Knowledge of PCBs & PLCs

Training
You will be given training in the factory to gain knowledge of components, assembly (electrical/electronic and mechanical), repairs and refurbishments, product testing, analysis and fault finding skills.
You will then carry out the full testing process of all client products, prior to them being despatched worldwide.

Assembly skills
Light mechanical & electrical/electronic assembly as required from time to time

Job description
1. Setting up the systems for simulated test runs.
2. Once trained, responsibility for the full testing procedures of drying systems presented to the Test Department (both production and R&D purposes).
3. Measuring & recording information using a variety of instruments including air pressure, temperature, voltage, current, UV sensors following the quality test checks.
4. Calibration of systems within the control specification and tolerances.
5. Analysis and fault finding skills when systems fail to operate as specified. Using problem solving skills to identify and rectify faults.
6. Ensure the results match the required standards. Take responsibility to report non-conformance and, if necessary, request help from the technical department accordingly.
7. Recording test results accurately and meticulously (may involve the use of computer and data logging system.
8. Light assembly / repair tasks if required.
9. Occasional service / installation visits on site at customer’s premises (once trained – if required)
10. Maintaining a neat, tidy and safe work area. It is essential that the safety procedures are adhered to at all times within the Test Department.

Tools & Clothing
All necessary tools and safety equipment are provided.
Uniform provided – including safety shoes.

Basic annual salary for 39.5 hrs per week