Test Technician
CV-LibraryLuton, BedfordshirecontractPosted: 22 September 2026
Apply NowWe are recruiting an experienced Test Technician to join a well-established electronics manufacturing business in Luton.
This is a hands-on position involving the testing, diagnosis and repair of electronic production units and PCBs. The successful candidate will need strong component-level fault-finding skills and previous experience working within an electronics manufacturing or production environment.
Key responsibilities
* Test complete electronic production units and PCB assemblies
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to component level
* Investigate production failures and complete root-cause analysis
* Repair PCB, test-equipment and electronic component failures
* Maintain test equipment and respond to equipment breakdowns
* Test PCBs used within high-voltage applications
* Rework SMT and through-hole components
* Prepare accurate test, fault and failure reports
* Support the investigation of customer returns and warranty issues
* Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams
* Support continuous-improvement, 5S and quality initiatives
* Ensure work meets relevant IPC, ISO and production standards
Skills and experience required
* Previous experience as an Electronics Test Technician, Electronics Technician, Repair Technician or similar
* Strong electronic and PCB fault-finding experience
* Ability to diagnose and repair faults to component level
* Experience working with SMT and through-hole components
* Understanding of technical drawings and testing procedures
* Confident using electronic test equipment
* Good written communication and report-writing skills
* A formal electronics or electrical qualification, ideally Level 3, ONC/OND, HNC or degree
* Experience within electronics or electrical manufacturing
* Ability to work a rotating early and late shift pattern
Knowledge of IPC-A-610, high-voltage testing, SAP or another ERP system would be advantageous.
Shifts: Rotating bi-weekly, 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00
This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate and the chance to join an established technical manufacturing team.
Apply today with your current CV for immediate consideration
This is a hands-on position involving the testing, diagnosis and repair of electronic production units and PCBs. The successful candidate will need strong component-level fault-finding skills and previous experience working within an electronics manufacturing or production environment.
Key responsibilities
* Test complete electronic production units and PCB assemblies
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to component level
* Investigate production failures and complete root-cause analysis
* Repair PCB, test-equipment and electronic component failures
* Maintain test equipment and respond to equipment breakdowns
* Test PCBs used within high-voltage applications
* Rework SMT and through-hole components
* Prepare accurate test, fault and failure reports
* Support the investigation of customer returns and warranty issues
* Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams
* Support continuous-improvement, 5S and quality initiatives
* Ensure work meets relevant IPC, ISO and production standards
Skills and experience required
* Previous experience as an Electronics Test Technician, Electronics Technician, Repair Technician or similar
* Strong electronic and PCB fault-finding experience
* Ability to diagnose and repair faults to component level
* Experience working with SMT and through-hole components
* Understanding of technical drawings and testing procedures
* Confident using electronic test equipment
* Good written communication and report-writing skills
* A formal electronics or electrical qualification, ideally Level 3, ONC/OND, HNC or degree
* Experience within electronics or electrical manufacturing
* Ability to work a rotating early and late shift pattern
Knowledge of IPC-A-610, high-voltage testing, SAP or another ERP system would be advantageous.
Shifts: Rotating bi-weekly, 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00
This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate and the chance to join an established technical manufacturing team.
Apply today with your current CV for immediate consideration