Production Electronics Support Technician

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Your role

As a Production Electronics Support Technician, your mission is to assist the Manufacturing Engineering Team in their mission to continually improve the manufacturing zones, to deliver zero accidents; zero defects; zero lead time and zero cost growth. You will report to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer.

You will

• Act as a second to Manufacturing Engineers on technical matters.
• Implement, improve and maintain cell manufacturing system layout.
• Update relevant zone documentation to support zero defect manufacturing.
• Coordinate the returns to/from the internal manufacturing zones and external returns from other sites/customers. Implementation of related corrective and preventative actions.
• Scheduled maintenance, programming and breakdown repair of the manufacturing equipment.
• Scheduled maintenance, programming and breakdown repair of the manufacturing equipment.
• Delivery of daily and weekly equipment maintenance procedures (TPM).
• Processing of rejected parts form the zone.
• Identify structure and routing inaccuracies and support corrections as required.
• Actively participate in the daily cell meetings and provide feedback on SQDC improvement action implementation.
• Support additional zones as required by the business.

Further information

• The Eastbourne Product Company serves all five Vacuum Technique Divisions: Scientific Vacuum, Industrial vacuum, Semicon, Semicon Service, Vacuum Technique Service.
• This is an addition to the current Cell Support Technician role within Eastbourne PC.
• The role requires close interaction with the Manufacturing Engineer and Team Leader as well as other team members.
• It is primality to support the PCA manufacturing zone but will also offer support to all manufacturing zones as required.

To succeed, you will need

• HNC/HND in engineering (electronics is advantageous). Engineering Degree is desirable.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (electronics is advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and some knowledge of electronics design are also key requirements.
• The ability to read and work from electronic schematics and system diagrams is essential.
• Working knowledge of electronics manufacturing process stages and test systems.
• Competent at component level fault finding and repair is advantageous.
• Must be PC literate with experience of Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel and PowerPoint). SAP is advantageous.
• An understanding of engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Understanding of technical investigations, problem solving and improvements.
• Keen eye for attention to detail.
• Flexible work approach and willingness to work in other manufacturing areas as needed.
• Approachable, adaptable, rigorous and able to work on own initiative.
• Practical, ‘hands-on’, tenacious and enthusiastic.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Ability to follow procedures.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

On-Site

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Joanna Fifield

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