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Job Description For Vacancy No: 41553T Consultant: Tim Bees

Company Profile:
Our Client is a market leader in its chosen market of Semiconductor and PCBA Test and Inspection Equipment.

Job Location: Buckinghamshire

Job Position: Production Test Engineer (Electronic)

Department: Engineering

Reporting To: Engineering Manager

Job Status: Permanent Staff

Job Summary:
To provide production engineering support where required with the aim of resolving problems, improving overall efficiencies and supporting business objectives in an effective manner.

Qualifications/Experience:
Essential:

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• High level of technical knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to practical situations.
• Computer Aided Design

Desirable:

• Previous experience in similar role

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to production.
• Provide production and engineering training
• Update/provide new written procedures
• Provide technical support for Purchasing/QC/Sales
• Design and manufacture test equipment
• Investigate product improvements in Production time and motion and customer needs
• Control individual/group projects
• Provide back-up to other team members where required
• Pay particular attention to all necessary rules and regulations when working with x-ray products and ensure other employees also comply.

Subsidiary Elements:

• Support the Engineering Manager in identifying efficiency improvements within the production shop floor operation on assembly and product related problems.
• Ensure senior management are kept informed of work load problems.
• Liaise with senior staff where required.
• Follow best practice at all times.
• Assist with the introduction of modifications/new products etc.
• Assist with training requirements for training of shop floor staff where required new and on-going also assist with any other product training for other members of staff.
• Assist with the ISO integration onto shop floor and ensure all working practices are monitored and maintained/improved i.e. health and safety, ISO9000, COSHH, ESD.
• Liaise with Customer Support/Quality where required and resolve any technical problems relevant to production build.
• Resolve problems with customer returns when necessary.
• Carry out testing of products, test equipment/fixtures and Agents training on these.
• Provide support for new test equipment, production work instructions and assembly files.
• Assist with identifying new working methods and introduce where required.
• Take a proactive approach to resolving problems and work both on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of mechanical principles.
• Work with all other team members in an effective and efficient manner and provide backup and assistance where necessary, including holidays and sickness.
• If required to work on x-ray assembly, observe all necessary health and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook to an intermediate level.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads
• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with unexpected problems that arise.
• Ability to communication both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Office or manufacturing environment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required.

Salary/Rate: Up to £35,000

Fringe Benefits:
25 Days holiday + bank holidays, private health after probationary period and company pension scheme.

Vacancy Summary

Job Type Permanent
Location Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Start Date ASAP
Duration
Salary £35k pa + benefits
Ref No: 11283-41553T_946008
Date Advertised 29 Jun 2012
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