Electronics Lab Engineer

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Electronics Lab Engineer

Location - Glenrothes

Contract- Permanent

Hours- Fulltime 37 hrs

Summary of Role

Equipment and lab management with a wide range of duties.

Manage the engineering departments labs test equipment calibration lab material stock control and support lab safety procedures.

Support the build and test of product acceptance equipment including wiring and prototype assembly manufacture.

The successful candidate will also be required to keep accurate test records carry out any maintenance tasks and aid other disciplines to improve overall cost and quality of product.

This role includes:

• Equipment management calibration arrange repairs assist in sourcing equipment (for given Spec to purchase / hire) PAT
• Assist engineers with test set-up wiring 3-phase plugs / sockets Test equipment software download / set-up Safety covers / boxes
• Assist engineers with Resistive load set-up Prototype Assembly / PCBs Cable repairs mechanical work wiring soldering crimping
• Assist with: Test Dev buy-off STE assembly Earth bond testing; PoD / PoM testing routine testing such as HiPot
• Assist with risk assessment management review ECN sign-off
• Assist with COSHH management Sypol requests for new chemicals
• Assist with management of equipment tools materials Sourcing (when required) ordering
• Manage Contractors onsite calibration annual PAT
• Assist with packing equipment / EXIM forms to ship eg EMC / EMI testing
• Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies to aid Design Verification and Qualification to support contractual quality and schedule requirements.
• Diagnose test equipment related faults.
• Execution of preventative maintenance and calibration plans for test equipment.
• Record accurate test records and provide requested yield & failure reports.
• Assist engineering with any ongoing investigations / initiatives.
• Aid the continual improvement of efficiency in designated test area(s).

About You

We think youll be a fit for this role if you have the majority of experience and qualifications below. We do not expect you have all of the below as training and support will be provided to fill gaps.

• A qualification in Electronics e.g. HNC/HND or higher
• Approximately 2 years (or more)experience in an electrical role in engineering
• Demonstrable skills in electrical wiring electronics and soldering
• Diligence in capturing outcomes and preparing documentation sufficient for the purpose
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as mustimeters oscilloscopes and methods of testing systems in an electrical lab
• Familiarity with test software eg LabView
• Demonstrable experience in cable selection termination and safety testing for standard low voltage (230v) apparatus

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton Waddington Glenrothes Harlow Gloucester and Manchester along with a presence across other customer sites Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1700 people and supports 8000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence Raytheon continues to invest in research and development supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors and Cyber Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37hr working week with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold)
• Able to travel between Glenrothes and Livingston manufacturing centres to perform duties as required by schedule.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Diversity:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.

Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas thoughts and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Womens Network YesNet (Young Employees Success Network) Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe) Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA) RayPride and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & ReservistsRaytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant Gold Award Employee Recognition.

Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity color religion gender sexual orientation or identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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