Production 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 a Production Test Technician at Pickering:
The test technician works as part of the production test team in the testing, validation and verification of electronic products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work to implemented electronic test plans, and procedures.
- Work on test systems, including hardware and software components.
- Work on the reliability and accuracy of test results through continuous process improvement.
- Develop a good understanding of Pickering’s products and systems
- Help Produce detailed reports of the faults found to aid in the continued
- Work on ATE test programs for new products.
- fault finding down to component level.
- Ability to perform clean and accurate repairs.
- Willing to work with new test methods and associated test fixtures /cables
Required Qualifications:
- Higher level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Such as HNC or BTEC level 3
Key Skills:
- Some experience in electronic test, preferably in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
- knowledge of electronic test methodologies, tools, and equipment.
- Be able to test down to component level
- Awareness of industry standards such as ISO 9001 and IPC.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Understanding of High Voltage, RF & Microwave test requirements and associated regulation is desirable but full training will be given.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be well organised and disciplined.
- Be able to work well as part of a team.
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
