Electrical MAIT Technician

Expleo Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the space industry. The role involves high-quality assembly and testing of electrical components, working closely with a motivated team. Candidates should have ESA qualifications and at least 18 months of relevant experience. Offers competitive pay with shift premiums for early and late shifts.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Competitive company benefits

Accredited training courses through ExpleoAcademy

Qualifications

• At least 18 months electrical experience post training.
• Experience in a high-quality production environment.
• Familiarity with clean-room environments.

Responsibilities

• Read and work to shop floor documents.
• Ensure compliance with ESA standards and H&S requirements.
• Perform pre-installation electrical checks.
• Work within a flexible team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Knowledge of crimping and splicing

Knowledge of wiring and harness manufacture

Ability to follow shop documentation

Good electrical knowledge

Education

ESA Qualified Electrical Technician

Time served apprentice

Job description

Overview

As part of our continued support to our client in the space industry we are looking for an Electrical Technician with experience with Manufacturing Assembly, Integration & Test (MAIT). The Electrical technician will be working alongside subject matter experts in a dynamic and growth focused Space business. The role will require candidates to support in the preparation of electrical components which meet high quality standards in line with production procedures and processes. The roles will be based at our customer’s facility in Stevenage. We are able to offer these roles on a permanent or contract (Inside IR35) basis. The salary/rate is negotiable based on experience, seniority, etc. The role will require working on a shift basis (early and late) for which a premium will be paid.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and work to shop floor documents such as routings, drawings, work instructions and BOMs
• Responsible for working to and complying with ESA standards, processes and H&S requirements
• Work to the required process standard as dictated by the relevant area skills matrix
• Responsible for completion of paperwork relating to operations undertaken, inc. traceability
• Online harness routing, crimping and connector population in line with space industry standards
• Pre installation electrical checks
• Inspection capabilities to check crimps and harness routing
• Mechanical and electrical Integration of equipment/hardware
• Working on space hardware
• Work within a flexible motivated team working to tight schedules and meeting critical deadlines
• Play an active part in continuous improvement plans
• Candidates may be asked to temporarily follow equipment to other UK sites and may be given opportunities to work abroad

Qualifications

• ESA Qualified Electrical Technician is preferred however other electrical qualification will be considered
• Time served apprentice is desirable but not essential

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of crimping, splicing, wiring, harness manufacture, harness forming, thermal installation, all to ESA Electrical standards
• Familiarity and ability to follow shop documentation such as bill of material, drawings, work instructions, processes and procedures
• Pre installation electrical checks
• Inspection capabilities to check crimps and harness routing
• Must have good electrical knowledge and technical understanding

Desired Skills

• Detail fit (rivets/inserts)
• Panel edge taping
• Panel edge trimming
• MLI installation (thermal blanket)
• Bracket and Tybase Bonding
• Bracket Installations
• Electrical Grounding

Experience

• Candidates must have at least 18 months electrical experience post any training period
• Experience working in a high-quality production environment relating to electrical assembly
• Experience working in a clean-room environment including FOD/ESD practice

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• Ability/willingness to work within the Stevenage area full time
• Ability/willingness to support shift working (two shifts 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00) for which a shift premium is payable (x1.2)

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible; Communicating and promoting vacancies; Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job; Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required; Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting