Quality & Test Technician

Manpower Group are currently recruiting for a Test Technician is responsible for ensuring that electronic assemblies and finished products meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards. The role involves inspection, functional testing, fault diagnosis, process monitoring, and supporting continuous improvement activities within a contract electronics manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection

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  Carry out inspection of electronic assemblies and finished products in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.
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  Verify product conformity against customer specifications, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
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  Identify, record, and report non-conformance and quality concerns.
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  Support quality control activities throughout the manufacturing process, including SMT and final assembly operations.

Testing and Fault Finding

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  Perform functional testing of electronic products and assemblies.
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  Diagnose and troubleshoot faults to component level.
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  Carry out rework and repair activities where appropriate.
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  Record test results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
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  Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

Process and Quality Control

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  Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
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  Support process control activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
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  Assist in investigating quality issues and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
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  Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.

Returns and Customer Support

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  Assess, investigate, and process returned products.
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  Identify failure causes and complete repair or rework activities where appropriate.
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  Produce clear reports detailing findings, actions taken, and recommendations.

Auditing and Compliance

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  Participate in internal quality audits and support external audits as required.
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  Assist in maintaining quality records and documentation.
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  Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Person Specification

Essential

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  Experience within a Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) environment.
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  Knowledge and practical application of IPC-A-610 standards.
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  Experience of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) manufacturing processes.
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  Hands-on experience of quality inspection and process control in electronic manufacturing.
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  Experience performing functional testing of electronic products.
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  Fault-finding and diagnostic skills to component level.
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  Experience investigating and repairing returned products.
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  Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
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  Good written and verbal communication skills.
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  Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Desirable

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  IPC-A-610 certification.
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  Experience with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
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  Internal Auditor qualification or experience conducting ISO 9001 audits.
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  Experience working within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
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  Knowledge of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.

Key Competencies

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  Attention to detail
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  Analytical thinking
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  Problem solving
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  Quality-focused approach
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  Teamwork and collaboration
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  Time management and organisation
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  Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

The role may require flexibility to support production demands, quality investigations, and customer return analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

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