Overall Job Purpose
To lead our electronics test and repair team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products, ensuring high-quality standards and operational efficiency. You will serve as a technical expert while providing leadership, training, and support to a team of engineers and technicians.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Supervision
- Lead and manage a team of test and repair engineers/technicians.
- Plan, prioritize, and allocate workloads to meet production and repair schedules.
- Provide mentoring, training, and technical guidance to team members.
- Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.
Technical Oversight
- Oversee the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic products to board or component level.
- Ensure consistent application of diagnostic procedures and quality standards.
- Review and improve test procedures, fault-diagnosis strategies, and repair methodologies.
- Support root cause analysis of failures and work closely with design and quality teams on corrective actions.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve test/repair turnaround times.
- Maintain and improve test documentation, SOPs, and repair logs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean or Six Sigma principles where applicable.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with ESD, IPC standards, and internal quality systems.
- Maintain calibration and functionality of test equipment.
- Support internal audits and contribute to quality and regulatory documentation.
Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, production, and customer support to resolve product issues.
- Provide technical feedback to design teams to improve product reliability and serviceability.
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Advanced technical training or certifications (IPC, Six Sigma, etc.) are a plus.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in electronics testing and repair, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong experience with board-level diagnostics and repair of complex electronic systems.
- Familiarity with both analog and digital circuit troubleshooting.
Skills
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Expertise in using test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of ESD practices, IPC standards, and quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume or high-reliability electronics environment (e.g., medical, aerospace, defense).
- Exposure to automated test systems or scripting (e.g., LabVIEW, Python) is an asset.
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In perso