Research and Development Technician
To align with our strategic objectives, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Research and Development Technician to join our Research and Development department. The successful candidate will provide support activities with the design, prototyping, testing and validation of our electronic hardware/software and mechanical systems for industrial fire alarm control and indicating equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with circuit board assembly and debugging of electronic hardware and software systems. As an integral part of our Research and Development operation, you will be a key team member working closely with development engineers to develop, test and validate our in house designed products to national and international standards, regulations and codes of practice (e.g. EN54 series standards). What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits. • Opportunity to work on cutting edge fire safety developments with an industry leading company. • Make a difference in a collaborative and dynamic Research and development Department. • Training and career growth opportunities. • Education progression plan.
- Closing Date:TBC
- Job Location:Nelson, Head Office
-
Contract Type
Full time -
Salary
Dependent on previous experience -
Hours
40 hours per week
Typical Responsibilties
- Building, testing and debugging of prototype designs (PCB’s and assemblies).
- Supporting development staff in the design, build, refinement and testing of designs.
- Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of designs, PCB assemblies and prototypes.
- Working with senior development staff to learn and adopt departmental processes.
- Support in test and validation activities to verify compliance with safety and regulatory standards (e.g. EMC testing, material compliance (RoHS and REACH) and LVD).
- Understanding industry standards, regulations and code of practice.
- Understanding and supporting the Product Engineering Process.
- Task management using DevOps.
- Performing and documenting development activities (such as MTBF analysis, DFMA reviews, COO reviews and export control requirements).
- Performing empirical testing and documentation to support.
- Assisting in product audits to ensure ongoing compliance and conformity.
- Technical documentation and report writing.
- Assist in developing test procedures and assembly documentation.
Person Specification
Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.
| Qualifications | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| HNC or above in an engineering related discipline. | Desirable | Application |
| Experience | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Experience in electronics assembly, testing, measurement and debugging. | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Proficiency in reading electronic schematics and PCB layouts. | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Hands on experience with test and measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers etc.). | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Skills / Abilities | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Self motivated, with excellent work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. | Essential | Interview |
| Basic understanding/appreciation of electronic hardware design principles. | Essential | Interview |
| Soldering and re-work skills (including fine pitch SMD components). | Essential | Interview |
| Active knowledge of circuit simulation utilities (e.g. LTSpice). | Essential | Interview |
| Basic programming skills in C, Python etc. | Essential | Interview |
| Knowledge of industry standards such as EN54 series. | Desirable | Interview |
| Skills in the use of MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel. | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Other | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment to confidentiality and data protection. | Essential | Interview |
| Enthusiasm, innovation, and willingness to learn. | Essential | Interview |
Email your CV, job application form and any relevant further information to recruitment@protec.co.uk
