Test Operator in Whiteley, Hampshire

What will you be doing?

Testing of customer products in accordance with test procedures and scheduled delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing production units in line with test processes.
• Maintaining good inventory control through diligent use of the internal databases.
• Maintaining correct use of internal test assets.
• Using Automated Test Equipment in accordance to Test Procedures.
• To Learn and Perform manual RF measurements of payload equipment and sub systems using equipment such as Power Meters, Spectrum Analysers and signal Generators.
• Check performance of payload equipment against parameters detailed in test procedures and review results for non-conformances.
• Ensuring all correct processes are followed through test with any non-conformances appropriately handled and escalated.
• Raise issues and concerns when line support is required
• To have an awareness of improvement activities such as 5S, Root Cause Problem Solving etc, which can help improve the overall performance of the line.
• Interact with other personnel and departments to solve problems.
• Reports equipment problems promptly, operate the equipment correctly, comply with established maintenance and schedules and undertake daily maintenance tasks as appropriate.
• Assist Production & RMA Manager in resolution of day-to-day issues.

Key skills / experience

• An understanding of Production Test methodologies and disciplines.
• Practical / hands on Electrical Engineering experience including utilization of relevant instruments. RF Engineering experience not essential.
• Able to work autonomously in a proactive and responsible manner.
• Able to work to Test Procedures but also have the knowledge of debug techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to interpret data to detect and recognize defects and conditions outside of specification.
• Good computer skills to access and update data.
• Good understanding of processes and process control concepts.
• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing to help diagnose and solve problems.