Electrical Technician
On-siteBristol, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Assemble electrical and electronic test rigs, fixtures, and equipment while manufacturing wire looms, cable assemblies, and control panels from engineering drawings. Cut, strip, crimp, solder, and terminate wiring to high standards, then install cables per specifications. Perform continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing, inspecting assemblies for quality and customer compliance. Diagnose and troubleshoot faults, supporting integration and prototype builds with engineers to identify root causes. Maintain workshop tools, produce accurate build records, and ensure all work adheres to health and safety and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic or Manufacturing Engineering
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
- Competent in cable preparation including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering and termination techniques
- Basic fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow structured work instructions and test procedures
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Desired Qualifications
- IPC certifications would be advantageous but are not essential
- Experience working within Defence, Aerospace or other safety-critical industries
- Experience with prototype builds and low-volume production
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment including multimeters, insulation resistance testers and oscilloscopes
- Knowledge of ESD control procedures
- Understanding of quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
- Experience supporting engineering development and verification activities
- Experience within an electrical assembly, wire harness, cable assembly, panel wiring or electronic manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience assembling and testing electrical or electronic equipment
- Experience carrying out electrical testing, including continuity and insulation resistance testing
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