THE POSITION – Electronics Engineer (Production)
We are looking for a talented and methodical Electronics Engineer, to join our expanding Production Engineering team.
We are looking for someone with root knowledge in Electronics, Test and Electro-Mechanical systems. You will be a keen problem solver with a focus on detail and high-quality reporting.
You will work closely with the Production team - supporting existing and new designs through their manufacturing life cycle, ensuring a high First Time Pass Yield and managing obsolescence.
You will become a product expert on new designs coming from R&D and be responsible for training production assemblers, test and repair technicians as well as Sub-contract manufacturers where applicable.
Experience of radar technology is not necessary, as full product specific training will be provided.
COMPANY OVERVIEW - NAVTECH RADAR
Navtech Radar is a world-leading innovator, and multi-award-winning designer and manufacturer of commercially deployed radar solutions. Our ground-breaking technology is utilised by clients worldwide, across many industry sectors, from Perimeter Security Surveillance and Industrial Automation to Traffic Incident Detection on Smart Highways and as part of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
As part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 company, you will be joining a group of companies whose mission is to make the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.
YOUR NEW WORK PLACE
This position will be based within our manufacturing site and is located on the newly developed Grove Business Park but you should expect some travel to our suppliers.
OUR CULTURE, AND BENEFITS
We help create the right environment for our dedicated staff by providing a flexible, fun, friendly, and family feel. We enjoy family, friends and group social events. We have plenty of free parking for our employees and provide you with options to join colleagues on lunchtime walks, biking and other pursuits. We care about our staff, in fact, our culture is developed by them, for them!
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support/maintain/improve existing products using good engineering practices and regulatory standards.
- Support driving First Time Pass Yield (FTPY) to hit company targets
- Provide prompt technical support to production, including support for individual unit failures, either from the production line or with customer returns
- CAD updates including schematic capture, layout, prototyping and testing in order to maintain production designs, improve test capabilities or to reduce costs under R&D oversight
- Obsolescence and second sourcing management of electronic component
- Design, build and document test jigs for production or subcontract manufacture use. Responsible for the deployment of test systems to subcontractor and provide support/training
- Generate or update test/investigation reports and present to wider team.
- R&D support in order to understand new products before handover into production
- Adhere to company and department processes
- Contribute to continual improvement initiatives within the team
This is a demanding, yet exciting role in a growing business, in which you can make a very large impact. The role also offers a good scope for personal growth and development.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- Able to deliver high quality work under pressure
- Able to work effectively as part of a cross functional team
- Comfortable working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Great attention detail
- Excellent organisational skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Technical qualification in Electronics (ideally degree level but not necessarily)
- Experience of design and/or testing, from system down to component level, including experience of environmental testing.
- Experience of delivering projects using Python Programming Language would be beneficial
We are always looking for the right people so, even if you don’t feel that you tick every box, if you feel that the role and the company would be a good fit for you then please get in touch with us.
Salary:
Salary will be competitive based on this type of role within the Thames Valley.
Other benefits include a generous profit share bonus scheme, pension contributions and holiday loyalty scheme