Test Technician 6month FTC

Test Technician

Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: £33,000 – £36,000
Full time: 6month FTC

We are looking for a hands-on Test Technician to join a manufacturing team in a medium-volume, low-mix environment. This role involves the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electromechanical assemblies, working closely with production engineering to support continuous improvement and efficiency.

This is a practical, quality-focused role suited to someone with experience in electronic assembly and troubleshooting, who enjoys working with bench equipment, circuit boards, and hand soldering.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble, disassemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical assemblies.
Carry out troubleshooting of electronic assemblies using bench equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Perform hand soldering of discrete surface mount components.
Perform Electrical and Mechanical test operations as defined by routings, manufacturing instructions, test procedures and drawings
Identify fault finds and recommend or propose rework activities for the customer and developmental items
Work from blueprints, schematics, sketches, manuals, samples, and general instructions.
Manufacture products to customer expectations while minimising waste and scrap.
Identify faults in electronic and control equipment and support corrective actions.
Remove and replace defective or failed parts.
Support junior technicians where required and check quality of work.About You

Experience in manufacturing, ideally in a medium-volume, low-mix environment.
Strong knowledge of electronic assembly, redesign, and troubleshooting.
Able to read blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
Comfortable using circuit boards and test equipment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Legally authorised to work in the UK.To find out more please apply or contact Max Sinclair (url removed)