Test & Repair Technician
Location: Bedford
Job Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts, Monday to Friday
Hours: 6.00am to 2.00pm / 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Overtime: Available when required by the business
Proactive is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Equipment Technician to join a growing and innovative business based in Bedford.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled individual with experience in electronics, testing, fault finding and equipment maintenance to join a dynamic engineering environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, testing, calibration, repair and maintenance of a range of electronic and semiconductor related equipment, ensuring all equipment and products meet required quality, performance and customer standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, test, inspect and maintain electronic and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to component level where required.
- Perform routine maintenance, calibration and servicing of electronic systems and precision instrumentation.
- Support the installation, commissioning and validation of semiconductor process equipment.
- Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
- Use a range of electronic test equipment to diagnose faults and verify equipment performance.
- Record test results accurately and maintain service, repair and calibration documentation.
- Support production, engineering and quality teams with technical expertise and fault-finding support.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures and quality standards.
- Follow cleanroom procedures and protocols where applicable.
- Assist with equipment and product improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work effectively within agreed timescales while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship.
- Undertake overtime when required to support business and production requirements.
Requirements Essential
- Strong electronic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, circuit diagrams and technical documentation.
- Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a structured manufacturing or engineering environment.
Desirable
- Experience working within the semiconductor industry or supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Previous experience working within a cleanroom environment.
- HNC, HND, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology or a related discipline.
- Experience of PCB assembly, rework and soldering to IPC standards.
- Knowledge of calibration procedures and quality management systems.
- Experience working with vacuum systems, robotics, motion control systems, process equipment or precision instrumentation.
- Previous experience within electronics, PCB manufacturing or a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Working Hours
The role operates on a rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday:
- Early shift: 6.00am to 2.00pm
- Late shift: 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Overtime is available when required by the business.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to develop specialist technical skills within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Overtime opportunities when required.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.