Engineering Test Technician
About Pickering
The Pickering Group Ltd is a multinational group of electronics manufacturers headquartered in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK, with worldwide operations. The Group comprises three companies: Pickering Electronics, which manufactures reed relays; Pickering Interfaces, which produces switching systems; and Pickering Connect, which supplies supporting cables and connectors. Pickering employs about 600 people across two manufacturing facilities in the UK and the Czech Republic, along with over nine direct sales and support offices throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. All three companies are known for delivering innovative, high-quality products for the test and measurement industry—a sector experiencing significant growth driven by rapid technological advancement, increasing global regulation, and the rising complexity of electronic products.
What You Can Expect as an Engineering Test Technician at Pickering:
Reporting to the Engineering Test Manager, the Engineering Test Technician is responsible for In depth testing of new and legacy products to the highest standard, Maintenance & Calibration (to UKAS standard) of all department equipment and assisting senior engineers on larger projects when required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform technical tests and investigations on a range of new and legacy products using equipment such as:
Voltage Network Analysers
Oscilloscopes
Power Supplies (including HV)
DMM’s , and more…
- Write C++ code in Visual Studio to automate tests.
- Produce detailed test reports of new products and organise results for future viewing.
- Communication with various departments to resolve any issues discovered during test.
- Soldering cables/connectors used for testing, replacing and fault finding of faulty and/or missing components.
- Organise and ensure all department equipment is calibrated to UKAS standards and records maintained, meaning you will liaise with the external calibration house to organise equipment calibration, arrange a courier and keep calibration certificates organised in our calibration system.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Minimum BTEC level 3 / A Levels in engineering discipline, ideally with a high electronic content or experience in a similar role.
- Experience: Ability to fault find down to component level, Experienced is using a range of test equipment, DMMs, Network Analyzers, ATE, Oscilloscopes, Previous experience in a engineering position.
- Skills/Competencies: Understanding of electronic principles, Creative and forward thinking.
Key Skills:
- Be able to work in a pressurized environment
- Self-motivated
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Adaptable, approachable, and flexible
- Safety conscious approach
What You Can Expect from Pickering:
People are at the heart of Pickering. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Pickering’s growth and success, in return we offer:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Buying and selling holiday. Employees can buy up to 10 days.
- Life Insurance x4 annual salary (Capped at £50k per annum)
- Corporate membership at the local gym and spa
- A thorough induction program, including a Pickering Pal being assigned to you to ensure you feel welcome and to check in on you during your probation
- Regular reviews and performance related pay increases (subject to business conditions)
- Employee wellbeing and mental health support through our partnership with Mind
- Wellbeing Program with Spa Medical
- Paid company social events such as a summer festival and Christmas party
- Career progression
- Training programmes
- Sponsoring further education
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Potential for Worldwide Business Travel (role dependant)
- Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and its responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change to meet the needs of Pickering.
