Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

Introduction:

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe.

The Role:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit.

In this role, you will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our product range and have the opportunity to manufacture a range of ROV assemblies from component level through to final testing and sign off. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of real world performance and use fault-finding methods to perform route cause analysis on returned products that require servicing or refurbishment.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible and accountable for the manufacture and repair of electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics to assist with building and fault finding across the product range.

• To ensure soldering and electrical looming is carried out to a high standard.

• To assist with pressure and soak testing of all Saab Seaeye components when required, in a timely fashion.

• To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role

• Previous experience working on complex medium to large Electro-mechanical and Hydraulic assemblies, down to a component level.

• Be familiar with 6S principles and lean working initiatives.

• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.

• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.

• To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.

• To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness.

• To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.

• To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time.

Required Skills:

• Ability to interpret electro/mechanical/hydraulic schematics.

• Proven knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering practices.

• Should have an understanding of electronic manufacturing practices, such as IPC or equivalent.

• Have the ability to use proven fault finding methods to diagnose electrical and electronic faults to PCB board level.

Desirable Skills:

• Component level diagnostics would be advantageous

• A formal qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering - NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

• Previous use of electronic testing equipment such as oscilloscopes/megger/multi meters.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.