The Company

Harwin plc is a Portsmouth based manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical / electronic components. Our products are distributed worldwide through our network of partners in Europe, Asia and the US. We offer a breadth and depth of expertise in such markets as distribution, industrial and instrumentation, medical, military, aerospace, automotive and telecommunications.

The Role

Harwin are currently recruiting a permanent role of a Test Technician to perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing of electronic components and assemblies, ensuring products meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary duty of the successful candidate would be to work within the Product Design team, completing project test activities for the department, whilst meeting deadlines and department KPI’s. The following points are examples of roles and duties within the team:

• Conduct electrical and mechanical testing on connector parts and assemblies.

• Set up and operate laboratory test equipment, for example but not limited to; oscilloscopes, power supplies, force gauges & CMMs.

• Perform simulation testing on our parts using Ansys

• Record, document and report on test results accurately in accordance with company and industry standards.

• Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to report on testing results.

• Plan and manage daily tasks

• Uphold EN9100 standards by adhering to company procedures whilst seeking continuous improvement and implement techniques to improve the role and business.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a production or lab test environment, ideally in electronics manufacturing.

• Familiarity with test instrumentation and measurement principles.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

• Good documentation and reporting skills.

• Ability to follow instructions to a high degree

• Competent in working both independently and within a team

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• An appreciation of standard quality procedures and engineering tolerancing

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 25 days holiday plus bank/public hols

• Additional 3 days off over the festive period

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Company pension scheme

• Life Cover 3x salary

• Company bonus scheme

Benefits of the role

• Software and equipment based training.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Harwin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Harwin.