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Ultra Electronics Group

Test & Service Engineer

Cheltenham
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About Us

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS), a leading developer of mission and safety-critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission-critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives, and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working, and part or full-time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognize, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are seeking a Test and Service Engineer to join the Operations team at Cheltenham, at what is a busy and exciting time for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To test, fault find, and identify the repair to be undertaken on a range of products to meet customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales.
  • Ensure forecasted weekly, production, and service commitments are met to the highest levels of quality control.
  • To communicate effectively with the customers and provide Technical support also with Engineering on Development products.
  • Ensure that all products are tested and shipped according to company procedure.
  • Responsible for testing and fault-finding production/service units to component level using Test Specifications and circuit diagrams.
  • Follow European Aviation Safety Agency Form One (EASA Form 1) procedures.
  • Repair and assemble products and be able to carry out soldering to IPC 600 J standard 001.
  • Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
  • Provide assistance to Engineering with investigation units.
  • Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
  • To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
  • Providing regular updates to meet the needs of each customer regarding the status of the units.
  • Provide a technical adjudication on warranty status.
  • Demonstrate a level of innovation within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
  • Program PCBs and devices using Programming Loading Documents.
  • Perform inspection on all activities as and when required.

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Required Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrate experience working in manufacturing environment across a range of products
  • Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members
  • Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work
  • Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to quality
  • HNC or equivalent technical (electronics) discipline

Benefits:

  • Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
  • Flexible working within core working hours
  • 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) plus bank holidays
  • 4 times annual salary in life assurance
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Funded health benefits
  • Pension Scheme – up to 8% employer contributions
  • Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

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Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Ultra specializes in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission-critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection, & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Click here to learn more about us.

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Skills

Fault Finding
Electronics Testing
Soldering
IPC 600 J Standard 001
Technical Support
Circuit Diagram Analysis
EASA Form 1 Procedures
PCB Programming
Investigation Reporting
Quality Control
Manufacturing
Technical Adjudication

Location

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

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