CHEYNEY DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT LTD.
Electronics Test and Assembly Technician
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Do you enjoy building, testing, and troubleshooting electronic equipment?
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Work alongside our R&D team and play a key role in building and testing advanced X-ray inspection systems used by leading food and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
This is a hands-on Electronics Technician role where you'll work across PCB assembly, testing, fault-finding, and production support, with opportunities to collaborate closely with our engineering and development teams on new product initiatives. Whether you're an experienced technician or someone with a strong electronics background and a passion for practical problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for someone who thrives in a practical environment and is confident moving between assembly, testing, inspection, and general production support. Your responsibilities will include inspection, testing, and repair of PCB sub-assemblies, as well as complete in-house component assembly. You'll be involved in a wide range of activities related to electronic and electrical components used in the generation and detection of X-rays, and in the control of high-speed machinery.
Cheyney develops and manufactures advanced X-ray inspection technology used by food, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturers around the world. Working closely with Sapphire Inspection Systems, we develop and manufacture advanced X-ray inspection technology used by leading food and pharmaceutical manufacturers around the world. Our systems help detect contaminants, verify product quality, and support the safe delivery of millions of products every day. As part of our team, you will contribute directly to the manufacture and testing of equipment used globally in demanding industrial environments.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the X-Ray and controls component manufacturing department in production, development, testing, and quality control.
- Work according to test process for X-ray generators, detectors, control boards, and industrial PC components prior to installation or shipment.
- Fault find electronics and define required revisions or repairs.
- Support testing, evaluating, modifying, and re-testing solutions.
- Analyse data and create reports.
- Work alongside technical development teams on special development projects.
- Manage firmware revisions across products and support the introduction of new hardware releases into production.
Skills And Experience
Whilst a qualified technician is preferred, we are interested in any candidate able to demonstrate an outside enthusiasm in electronics, an inquisitive, enquiring mind, and a "can do", self-starting character.
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The ideal candidate will be a great problem solver and have experience in:
- Sub-Assembly testing, including provision of reports, using equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and other test rigs
- Following schematics and assembly diagrams to identify components and test points.
- Soldering and rework of printed circuit boards.
- Working to existing SOPs
- Production assembly of small batch runs
- Prototype assembly
Desirable
- Bill of materials creation
- Creating, editing, and maintaining SOPs
- PCB assembly inspection
Package and Benefits
As a key member of our growing team, this role offers opportunities for career growth and personal progression. You will report to the Components Production Supervisor.
- Office-based role, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
- Location: Head Office, Litlington, Royston
- Salary: £30,000 - £38,000, depending on experience (junior vs senior)
- Pension: Nest Pension Scheme
- Holiday: 25 days per annum
How To Apply
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, we would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV to the link provided, and we will be in contact.
Please note: We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
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