Manufacturing Test Technician - Glenrothes Site

Raytheon Systems; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Date Posted:
2025-03-21
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY
Position Role Type:
Unspecified

Manufacturing Test Technician

Summary of Role:
Perform functional testing and diagnostics of complex electronic assemblies. Diagnostics to be performed to component level for both prime product and repairs. Will also be required to keep accurate test records, carry out any maintenance tasks and aid other disciplines to improve overall cost and quality of product.

Main Duties:

1. Primary duty is to diagnose complex electronic assemblies down to component level on failing products and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
2. Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies to required contractual, quality and schedule requirements.
3. Diagnose test equipment related faults.
4. Execution of preventative maintenance and calibration plans for test equipment.
5. Record accurate test records and provide requested yield & failure reports.
6. Assist engineering with any ongoing investigations / initiatives.
7. Aid the continual improvement of efficiency in designated test area(s).

Candidate Requirements:
Essential:

1. Minimum of HNC in electronics or equivalent.
2. Must have significant experience with testing and diagnostics of complex analogue and digital electronic assemblies down to component level.
3. Proven ability to set up and utilise various types of lab equipment for manual production test & debug purposes.
4. Has a good understanding of electronics (including theoretical and practical knowledge of analogue and digital circuitry), able to interpret circuit diagrams and can communicate circuit functionality effectively.
5. Can interpret test specifications to carry out manual production test requirements & debug.
6. Can work to production schedules without detracting from product quality and any contractual requirements.

Desirable:

1. Working knowledge and debug of switch mode power supplies.
2. Significant experience and knowledge of various ATE's.
3. Confident, self-starter who can operate with little supervision.
4. Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines.
5. Flexibility in working hours, as shift work may be required.

About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Glenrothes, Livingston, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a 'Hybrid Working Model'.
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
• Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events.

Support and Adjustment:
Please contact a member of the recruitment team during the recruitment process to discuss any support or adjustments required.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.