Electronics Repair Engineer

TK Elevator GmbH; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of vertical transportation solutions is seeking an Electronics Repair Engineer for their ITS Manchester team. This role involves diagnosing and repairing Inverter drives and Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) from various manufacturers. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in electronic repairs and demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills. The position offers a competitive salary along with 34 days of holiday and an attractive pension scheme, among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

34 days holiday

Attractive company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Free access to health apps

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an electronic repair or diagnostics environment.
• Proficient in both surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole component repair.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement strict company procedures and relevant safety guidelines.
• Diagnose and repair Inverter drives and PCBs to component level.
• Generate detailed fault reports for customers.

Skills

Electronic repair skills

Soldering and de-soldering

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ4/HND or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TK Elevator is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. The company’s most important business line is the service business, proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians worldwide. We are moved by what moves people: TKE – Move Beyond.

TK Elevator’s service and maintenance operations are supported by our International Technical Services network (ITS): a global network of research centres and product experts dedicated to providing high-level technical support for our competitors’ elevators and escalators. ITS Manchester is a unique environment, with lift and escalator engineers alongside software and electronics specialists, working together to understand the latest technology developments in our industry and deliver solutions for our customers’ service requirements. The ITS network is committed to making our extensive knowledge in third‑party maintenance accessible to each of TK Elevator’s service technicians across the world, so they are equipped to provide highest quality service and keep customers’ equipment moving.

We are currently seeking an Electronics Repair Engineer to join our ITS Manchester team on a 12 month FTC, with experience to repair and refurbish a diverse range of Inverter Drives and Printed Circuits Boards (PCB) from a wide range of manufacturers.

You will be working alongside an array of industry experts from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds, which combined form a highly skilled group of engineers and in house business support.

You will contribute to our ongoing research & discovery work to develop innovative ways of repairing complex electronic failures. You will engage & collaborate with talented colleagues from across the world and deliver first‑class service to our customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement strict company procedures and relevant safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Diagnose and repair Inverter drives and PCBs to component level
• Comprehensive functional diagnosis and testing of electronic equipment ensuring quality and performance standards are met
• Generate detailed fault reports for customers and update internal databases
• Provide regular updates on job progress to management and relevant stakeholders
• Research & procurement of electronic components
• Experienced with operating 3‑phase equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an electronic repair or diagnostics environment
• Proficient in both surface mount technology (SMT) and through‑hole component repair
• Proven soldering and de‑soldering skills with attention to precision and quality
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot and fault‑find to individual components level
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude, capable of working to meet customer deadlines
• Competency for working independently and as part of a team
• An investigative mind‑set that can implement solutions using Industry best practices
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service and problem‑solving skills
• NVQ4/HND (or similar) qualification an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid on a monthly basis
• 34 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Attractive company pension scheme
• Health cash plan provided, allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and more.
• Life Assurance Scheme - 4x annual salary
• Free access to premium health and wellbeing apps
• Subsidised gym membership
• Industry‑leading enhanced maternity and paternity provision
• Multiple salary sacrifice benefits including Electric Cars and Cycle2Work
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend scheme