Sensors Technician

ESCO Maritime Solutions based in Rugeley, Staffordshire is looking to recruit a technically skilled Sensors Technician to support our Sensors Department.

Role Purpose The purpose of the role is to build, find , repair and test MOD and commercial electronic products within the Sensors Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety legislation and policies to maintain a safe, legally compliant working environment.
• Inspect and audit manufactured products against company standards, purchase order and customer-specific requirements, and report results.
• Carry out customer inspections.
• Complete all required documentation, including MITPs, QA1/QA2 records and test results, before equipment release.
• Record all shortages/issues on MITPs and QA1/QA2 records before equipment release.
• Complete all relevant IFS transactions before equipment release.
• Retain and retrieve test and inspection records as required.
• Adhere to company standards, IPC.
• Conduct inspections and repairs at supplier and customer premises.
• Liaise with Supply Chain, Assembly, Test, Engineering, QHSE, Commercial and Projects to support material delivery, job progress, standards compliance and job completion.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and auditors as required.
• Demonstrate equipment performance to customers and representatives.
• Liaise with Engineering with regards any design changes or rectification.
• To operate equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Always demonstrate and adhere to ESCO Maritime values.
• Carry out other reasonable responsibilities and tasks relevant to the position.

Financial Responsibilities

• To complete the job on time within the costing guidelines as advised by Management.
• To look for any potential time and cost savings.

Skills Skills & Qualifications required

• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety requirements and legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Highly motivated with the ability to take a proactive approach.
• Knowledge of internal and ISO9001; 2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management.
• Knowledge of 5S continuous improvement and 7W waste elimination processes.
• Awareness of ESD.
• PC literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C Math’s & English or equivalent.
• IPC 610 / 620 qualification or equivalent.

Preferred

• Apprentice trained.
• HNC/HND in Electrical /Electronic Engineering (or a similar discipline) or equivalent or working towards.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (such as IFS).
• IPC qualifications or equivalent.
• IPC 7711

Specialist Training Required/Application Specific Training

• Low voltage training.

Any Additional Requirements/particular Aptitude/skill Required

• Driving license required with travel to alternative locations in the UK and abroad to undertake occasional off-site activities required.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, including occasional weekends or out of hours, to support customer needs when necessary.

Note: All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.