About this role
This permanent Electronics Technician role in Cheshire supports a manufacturing facility with a strong heritage in the global defence and security markets, producing advanced products including satellite communication equipment, power management and control systems, surveillance equipment and counter-IED systems. Working within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally to aerospace or defence standards, you will complete complex cabinet, rack and box wiring using 22 AWG to 10 AWG cable, carry out point-to-point wiring, cable crimping, looming and terminating across power, data and RF applications, and create, route and secure multi-cable harnesses and wiring looms. The salary is £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.
Job Description
Due to an increase in customer orders, we are looking for Skilled Electronics Technicians with experience working within regulated manufacturing environments, ideally to aerospace, defence or similarly high-quality standards.
The facility has a strong heritage within the global defence and security markets. The team manufactures a wide range of advanced products, including:
- Satellite communication equipment
- Power management and control systems
- Surveillance equipment
- Counter-IED systems
The manufacturing operation covers electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, panel and cabinet wiring, and the testing of completed assemblies.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete complex cabinet, rack and box wiring using 22 AWG to 10 AWG cable and wire.
- Point to point wiring, cable crimping, looming & terminating work.
- Work across power, data and RF applications.
- Use a variety of crimping tools.
- Create, route and secure multi-cable harnesses and wiring looms.
- Assemble and terminate a wide range of electrical connectors, including:
- Military specification circular and rectangular connectors (MIL-DTL series)
- RF/coaxial connectors such as D-Types, BNC, TNC, SMA, and similar types
- Ensure correct preparation, crimping, soldering, and strain-relief techniques are applied
- Ability to solder to IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, will be an added advantage.
- Work from engineering drawings, wiring schedules, schematics, circuit diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Ensure all work is completed in line with required quality, safety and manufacturing standards.
Skills and Experience
- A minimum of three years experience in cabinet, rack or box wiring.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working from wiring schedules, wiring diagrams and circuit diagrams.
- The ability to follow bespoke customer-supplied assembly instructions.
- Strong practical wiring, crimping and soldering skills.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.