Engineering Maintenance & Test Technician

Job Purpose:

Spectrum Control is committed to be a dominant provider of RF microwave microelectronics and security technologies for critical and high reliability applications.

As Engineering Maintenance & Test Technician you will join a dynamic multi-skilled team that is committed to maximising equipment uptime and supporting Production needs with focus on teamwork and efficiency.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintenance to include routine & ADHOC as well as fault finding and diagnostics (mechanical and electrical) & supporting of Test House activities.
• Set up test house equipment and jigs both for stress screening and environmental screening processes.
• Support diagnostics and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Service & maintain complex electromechanical production equipment.
• Undertake fault finding and diagnostic tasks on complex electromechanical production equipment.
• Undertake fault finding and diagnostic tasks with electronic circuits and assemblies using schematic diagrams and other product documentation.
• Specify rework procedure for components/assemblies where necessary to repair faults.
• Liaise with both engineering and production on complex product issues or equipment repairs escalating when necessary.
• Communicate status of ongoing tasks and issues with Maintenance Engineering and Production management.
• Produce and/or maintain technical documentation controlling test diagnostic and repair processes.
• Suggest improvements to increase efficiency of processes.
• Comply with EHS policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Always ensure good housekeeping to maintain a safe working environment
• To ensure test work is carried out in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required to maintain and/or improve the efficiency quality and service of the Engineering team.
• Engagement with all departments within Spectrum Control as necessary to carry out the duties outlined above.

Other requirements:

• SC cleared or ability to obtain

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working practices we work a 9-day fortnight offer flexitime and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan cash back for everyday health expenses
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform retail leisure gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education

About us:

Spectrum Control is a global leader in managing and controlling the electromagnetic spectrum. We make the invisible electromagnetic spectrum visible and controllable with our industry-leading capabilities.

The work we do is important. Whether thats developing solutions used in defence applications that help to protect the UK and partners to supporting technology for next generation satellite communication space exploration and deep well drilling Spectrum Control makes a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters:

Please note that per Spectrum Control Policy we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that per Spectrum Control Policy we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact