Test & Repair Technician; Rotating Shifts

Test & Repair Technician

Location: Bedford
Job Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts, Monday to Friday
Hours: 6.00am to 2.00pm / 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Overtime: Available when required by the business

Proactive is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Equipment Technician to join a growing and innovative business based in Bedford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled individual with experience in electronics, testing, fault finding and equipment maintenance to join a dynamic engineering environment.

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

• 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 electronic circuit diagrams, technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Use a range of electronic test equipment to diagnose faults and verify equipment performance.
• Record test results accurately and maintain service, repair and calibration documentation.
• Support production, engineering and quality teams with technical expertise and fault-finding support.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures and quality standards.
• Follow cleanroom procedures and protocols where applicable.
• Assist with equipment and product improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work effectively within agreed timescales while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Undertake overtime when required to support business and production requirements.

• Strong electronic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, circuit diagrams and technical documentation.
• Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a structured manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Experience working within the semiconductor industry or supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Previous experience working within a cleanroom environment.
• HNC, HND, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology or a related discipline.
• Experience of PCB assembly, rework and soldering to IPC standards.
• Knowledge of calibration procedures and quality management systems.
• Experience working with vacuum systems, robotics, motion control systems, process equipment or precision instrumentation.
• Previous experience within electronics, PCB manufacturing or a high-tech manufacturing environment.

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern, Monday to Friday
:

• Early shift: 6.00am to 2.00pm
• Late shift: 2.00pm to 10.00pm

Overtime is available when required by the business.

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to develop specialist technical skills within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Overtime opportunities when required.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.