Production Electronics Technician
Job Description
Job title: Production Electronics Technician
Company: GE
Job description: Job Description Summary We are recruiting for a Skilled Electronic Component Technician to specialize in the fault finding and electronic component debug of Printed Circuit Boards used across various Avionics Civil and Military platforms.
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.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
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
Performing Engineering reviews and understanding 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
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:
Relevant qualifications and/or experience in understanding schematics to be able to diagnose faults to component level on PCB’s is essential.
Furthermore, we look for people with the following attributes:
Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
Strong communication and time keeping skills
Good concentration and attention to detail
Ability to understand specifications and instructions without cutting corners
Able to produce work of high quality
A flexible, adaptable, and co-operative approach to suit the business needs
General electronics and mechanical testing work
Able to work on small and intricate parts
Appreciation of health and safety practice in the workplace
Experience of self-directed work teams and teaming
Awareness of customer expectations and business requirements
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:
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
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Expected salary:
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
