Electronic Equipment Technician

Rotating shifts - 6.00 am to 2.00 pm. 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm - Monday to Friday, overtime is offered when the business requires this.

My client are seeking a skilled and motivated Electronics Equipment Technician to join their growing team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background in electronics, testing, fault finding, and equipment maintenance to work within a dynamic and innovative environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, testing, calibration, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of electronic and semiconductor-related equipment, ensuring products meet quality standards and customer requirements.

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 circuit diagrams, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Record test results and maintain accurate service documentation.
• Support production, engineering, and quality teams with technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, quality standards, and cleanroom protocols where applicable.
• Assist with product improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

  Requirements

  Essential

• Previous experience working as an Electronics Technician, Electronics Equipment Technician, Test Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, or in a similar technical role.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience using electronic test equipment.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  Desirable

• Experience working within the semiconductor industry or supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and associated procedures.
• HNC/HND, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience of PCB assembly and soldering to IPC standards.
• Knowledge of calibration procedures and quality management systems.
• Experience with vacuum systems, robotics, motion control systems, process equipment, or precision instrumentation.
• Experience within manufacturing, semiconductor and PCB.
• Benefits
• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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