RF Test Technician

Custom Interconnect Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer in Andover is seeking an RF Test Technician to conduct functional testing, programming, and assembly of customer products. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in testing and fault finding within a manufacturing environment. This role offers a starting salary of £25,065.04 per annum with potential increases after probation.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Previous experience in product testing and fault finding in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of standard test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional tests and programming of products.
• Build assemblies following work instructions.
• Monitor and identify failure modes.

Skills

Functional testing

Programming

Fault finding

Team-player

Education

GCSE standard or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Fine tools and microscopes

Job description

Hours

38 hours per week; Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00, Friday: 08:30 - 15:30

Role purpose

As a RF Test Technician, you will be completing functional testing, programming, and building of customer products using bench top test equipment, programming software and customer supplied test procedures and build instructions. Fault finding and identification of failed units to component level.

Responsibilities

• Functional test and programming of new and existing products according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Building assemblies following customer supplied work instructions or drawings.
• Setup and strip down of ATE test racks for various board types.
• Yield measurement, recording and analysis.
• Monitor and identify failure modes and feedback possible solutions to CIL production supervisor, management and/or engineering.
• Investigation into customer returns.
• Ensure all work is completed to specified levels of acceptable workmanship.
• Follow company procedures and work instructions at all times.
• Follow guidance and training from colleagues and peers.
• Ensure all work is carried out and completed in a timely fashion.
• Basic maintenance of equipment and general upkeep of the workspace.
• Ensure Health & Safety of self and work colleagues at all times.
• Adhere to the Health and Safety requirements and regulations
• Adhere to the Company IT and Data policy
• Comply with the statutory requirements and regulations and Company requirements
• Carry out any other reasonable request which is for the benefit of the business
• Assist in the training of team members ensuring best practice standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least GCSE standard or equivalent
• Previous experience of product testing and fault finding, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Use of fine tools and microscopes
• Knowledge of standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes
• Team-player

Advantageous

• Previous experience in a PCB Testing environment
• Use and experience of test equipment associated with RF electronics such as spectrum and network analysers
• Hand soldering skills

Department

Production - RF Test

Salary

Starting £25,065.04 per annum (increasing after completion of probation)