Electrical Technician

Expleo Group; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Stevenage is looking for an Electrical Technician to work with the Manufacturing Assembly, Integration & Test team. Candidates will be responsible for high-quality assembly and inspection of electrical components in line with ESA standards. The role requires flexibility for shift work and a minimum of 18 months electrical experience post-training. Competitive benefits and a collaborative working environment are provided.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Accredited training courses through ExpleoAcademy

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of crimping, splicing, wiring, harness manufacture, and thermal installation according to ESA standards.
• Familiarity with documentation such as BOMs, drawings, and work instructions.
• At least 18 months of electrical experience post-training.

Responsibilities

• Read and work to shop floor documents like routings and drawings.
• Comply with ESA standards and health & safety requirements.
• Perform online harness routing, crimping, and connector population.

Skills

crimping

wiring

harness manufacture

thermal installation

good electrical knowledge

technical understanding

Education

ESA Qualified Electrical Technician

Time served apprentice

Job description

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The Electrical MAIT Engineer will work with the Manufacturing Assembly, Integration & Test (MAIT) team on spacecraft components, supporting the preparation of electrical components to meet high quality standards in line with production procedures and processes. The role is based at the customer’s facility in Stevenage and may be offered on a permanent or contract (Inside IR35) basis. The position may require working on a shift basis (early and late) with a shift premium.

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 qualifications 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 with 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
• 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 practices

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• UK sole National
• SC Cleared
• 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 peers through good times and challenges
• We empower professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and participate in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills through accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• We work as one team; our people are encouraged to think big and challenge the status quo

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of 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.