Associate Technician
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electronics Technician
We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground.
Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back. Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment.
It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.
Eaton MSD Cheltenham are looking for an Associate Technician to join the manufacturing function which is responsible for the manufacture, integration and test of a wide range of products and systems providing innovative capabilities for our customers. The Production Test function will test, fault find and identify the repair to be undertaken on a range of products to meet our customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales.
It ensures that the units under test have passed all the parameters as laid down in the Product Test Schedule before releasing. The role holder will be either: a) An entry level professional with stable experience but with applicable education, learning skills to perform routine tasks as prescribed and with little autonomy. Works under clearly defined procedures and with little supervision.
Expected to raise raise issues in a timely manner and also have a idea's for closures b) A technical or skilled individual providing support to others and contributing through application of technical expertise and knowledge gained through experience in clearly defined operations environments and formalised job-related training.
- To assemble new build products and carry out repair of customer products in accordance with the drawings and manufacturing instructions.
- To undertake fault diagnosis of units that fail the ATP and provide a comprehensive strip report for customer returns.
- Carry out final ATP of customers units as required.
- Identify problems/issues and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Act as the cell link into quality, engineering & other areas of the business as needed.
- Review job progress on an annual basis with the objective of achieving continuous improvement.
- You will need to adhere and contribute to the advancement of the Company Mission.
- Maintain awareness and attend training courses as applicable for the purpose of the Company and self-development.
- Always adhere to Company Procedure.
- To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested.
Full understanding of the expectations and requirements of your primary customer. To work with fellow team members in a respectful and courteous manner. Evidence of an eye test within the last 2 years and appropriate actions taken where required. A minimum of 6 months broad based cell experience (an understanding of the range and complexity of the products that the cell produces).
A full understanding of the responsibility that comes from being an Eaton MSD Cheltenham certified inspection stamp holder. IPC certified. Thorough knowledge…
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