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Engineering Technician (Electrical - LRU Rebuild & Repair)
About the Role
Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton’s Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, specialising in delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.
Our Wimborne facility focuses on :
- Cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems
- Advanced refuelling probe components
- Air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems (pyrotechnic & pneumatic ejection)
- Defensive Aids Sub-Systems
With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognized as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, now offering fifth-generation solutions for air forces worldwide.
Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence makes us a global leader in this critical sector.
Requirements
This role is seeking a proficient Time-served Electrical Technician with:
- 10 years+ relevant experience in the electrical sector
- FA fault-finding skills (following completion of a survey)
- Experience with:
- PCB repair
- Soldering & general electrical work
- Experience (or transferable skills) within an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) environment
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Successful candidates must be able to:
- Demonstrate equivalent depth of knowledge/experience via a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent training.
- Work with ITAR-controlled aerospace technology, meaning applicants may be required to undergo additional counterpart vetting as part of the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Process Compliance
- Strip, survey and rebuild electrical LRUs (Line Replaceable Units / "Black Boxes") to engineering standards, ensuring precise adherence to procedural protocols.
- Perform PCB-level component repair with high accuracy.
- Structured survey and repair processes aligned with recognised quality procedures.
- Obtain approval to stamp authorized workloads per job specifications and scope.
Autonomy & Continuous Improvement
- Operate independently in unsupervised rebuild and reworks tasks of LRUs.
- Collaborate with the team to identify and implement productivity and performance enhancement opportunities.
- Support lean manufacturing principles, contributing towards cost reduction initiatives.
- Promote ongoing improvements in safety, health, and environment (SHE) practices.
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People & Task Management
- Self-driven professional development (coupled with an up-to-date skills matrix), ensuring operational flexibility.
- Participate in annual and interim Performance Development Reviews (PDRs) with the Value Stream Manager.
Role-Based Communication
- Engage in morning shift meetings to align on team targets, key concerns, operations updates and on-site health and safety matters.
- Efficiently escalate issues to the Value Stream Manager in a timely manner.
Required Skills
- Understanding and application of lean methodology and principles.
- Strict adherence to SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) requirements for personnel and procedural safety.
- Consistent completion of tasks within deadlines to the required technical standard.
- Minimising work order variances to ensure smooth iso 9001 compliance processes.
- Impact attendance and commitment to company objectives.
- ITAR knowledge (ITAR-compliant handling during recruitment process).
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