Electronics Technician

Job Description Electronics Technician Wotton under Edge Up to £34,000 Renishaw’s Encoder Products Division (EPD) designs and supplies cutting-edge position feedback technology to the world’s precision measurement, automation, and manufacturing industries. It is highly likely that something you own contains a part or device that was manufactured with the help of one of Renishaw’s encoder products. EPD is made up of engineers, scientists and technicians all working together to produce market leading products for sale around the world. We start with cutting edge optical, algorithm and circuit design, developing our own ASICs and sensors where required; we then use innovative mechanical engineering to turn our core technology into a range of desirable products for our broad customer base. Working closely with colleagues in our manufacturing division, we develop manufacturing and assembly processes and software to deliver quality products by the hundreds of thousands that in turn, perform reliably and repeatedly to sub-micron accuracies for our customers. An Electronics Development Technician is required to support engineering teams developing products, test equipment and manufacturing systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, assembly, documentation and commissioning of electronic equipment, ranging from cable assemblies and interface boxes through to bespoke laboratory and production equipment. Working closely with engineers, they will ensure equipment is built to a high standard and is suitable for compliance assessment and safe use. Responsibilities Build, modify, test and commission cable assemblies, wiring looms, interface boxes, test equipment and other electronic systems. Produce and maintain wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, build records, bills of materials and other technical documentation. Carry out fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. Work with engineers to develop practical electronic solutions for development and production environments. Support EMC, electrical safety, verification, validation and compliance activities for equipment and test rigs. Liaise with suppliers regarding components, enclosures, cables and custom assemblies. Essential requirements Practical experience building electronic assemblies and cable harnesses. Good soldering skills and experience of electronic assembly workmanship standards. Ability to read and create wiring diagrams and engineering drawings. Experience using standard electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies. Experience fault-finding electronic systems. Good documentation and record-keeping skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and technical documentation systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable requirements HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline. Experience designing simple electronic circuits and interface boxes. Familiarity with EMC requirements and good wiring/layout practices. Experience supporting UKCA/CE compliance activities. Experience with electrical safety assessments and risk assessments. Experience creating cable schedules, wiring schematics and bills of materials. Familiarity with PCB assembly and prototype build techniques. Person specification The successful applicant will be a practical, hands-on problem solver with excellent attention to detail. They will be comfortable working between design, build and documentation activities and will take pride in producing robust, well-documented equipment that can be safely operated and maintained. Benefits When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites). We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family. Please click here for further information about our benefits. At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 490384 or recruitment@renishaw.com. Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Part time Requisition Number: R9748 Electronics Technician (Open) Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that ‘print' parts from metal powder. We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing. With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement. Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.

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