Skilled Electronic Test Technician

Job Description Summary

We are recruiting for a Skilled Electronic Test Technician to specialize in the fault finding and electronic component debug of Printed Circuit Boards and Top-level units used on complex military applications.
You could be part of a growing team, working together to achieve customer deadlines and building a world that works.
Our products consist of multiple PCB's; you will be responsible for diagnosing the product to board level and using schematics to fault find to component level issues.
Diagnosis through investigation of top-level unit failures after or during ATP, ESS, and PAT testing.

Job Description

Role Summary:

Be able to understand unit failures and isolate faults to determine the root cause.

Working as part of a co-operative and communicative team to achieve daily and weekly commits to the business and the customer.

Support engineering reviews and validate trends to identify process/supplier issues to improve yield.

Ensuring traceability and compliance when working on products and problem solving both independently and as a team where required

Use of manual and automated test equipment of varying levels of complexity.

Essential Responsibilities:

Experience and/or relevant qualifications in diagnosing to component level on PCB's.

Ensure Health & Safety and Quality adherence.

Be able to apply yourself to daily manufacturing metrics.

Participate in lean activities and other initiatives.

Support operational delivery needs.

Work in teams and individually to achieve delivery targets.

Complete manufacturing paperwork and job cards

Qualifications/Requirements:

Raise all relevant paperwork to complete the task, ensuring traceability and compliance is maintained throughout the process.

Previous experience of fault diagnosis and testing of electronic components is preferrable.

The ability to utilise digital manuals, drawings, and other documentation to aid the repair of customer and GE owned assets.

Time served experience or similar level of knowledge demonstrated through formal qualifications.

Ability to follow detailed instructions and capability to learn complex electronic circuit diagrams.

Desired Characteristics

Team player who is adaptable in their approach to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost

Good manual dexterity

High level of attention to detail

Good standard and experience of electronics and mechanical testing work

Good verbal communication skills and respect of those around them.

Able to work to their own initiative and conscientious of working instructions whilst doing so.

Ability to multi-task and deal with a varied workload to support our customer needs.

Reliable & dependable to support our versatile and growing business.

Flexible Working

GE Aviation supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension


• Life Assurance


• Group income protection



• Private medical cover


• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell


Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Raise all relevant paperwork to complete the task, ensuring traceability and compliance is maintained throughout the process.

Previous experience of fault diagnosis and testing of electronic components is preferrable.

The ability to utilise digital manuals, drawings, and other documentation to aid the repair of customer and GE owned assets.

Time served experience or similar level of knowledge demonstrated through formal qualifications.

Ability to follow detailed instructions and capability to learn complex electronic circuit diagrams.

Desired Characteristics

Team player who is adaptable in their approach to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost

Good manual dexterity

High level of attention to detail

Good standard and experience of electronics and mechanical testing work

Good verbal communication skills and respect of those around them.

Able to work to their own initiative and conscientious of working instructions whilst doing so.

Ability to multi-task and deal with a varied workload to support our customer needs.

Reliable & dependable to support our versatile and growing business.

Flexible Working

GE Aviation supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension


• Life Assurance


• Group income protection



• Private medical cover


• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell


Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS