Production Engineering Technician

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Job title – Production Engineering Technician

About ipTEST:

ipTEST are a growing company in an exciting high technology area at the forefront of new developments powering the green revolution.

ipTEST are a dedicated, engineering-based organisation with the skills to meet the demanding needs of our expanding customer base of global device manufacturers around the world. At our base in the UK, we focus on developing solutions for testing challenging new technologies such as GaN and SiC as well as for the latest generation of mosfets, IGBT’s, diodes, SCR’s and bipolars.

We have a track record of investing in our people and work hard to ensure that all our staff are well informed, well trained and well-motivated to be completely responsive to our customer needs.

Product development is core to our existence, and we have introduced a significant new product nearly every year since our origins in the early 80's; our Mostrak test system has been through constant cycles of renewal, whilst always retaining compatibility. We operate seamlessly between our Engineering, Manufacture and Test, Customer Support and Technical Sales groups. Our success also lies in investing in and working closely with our external manufacturing base to ensure we are as responsive and nimble as possible whilst drawing on the experience and production efficiency of our family of dedicated CEM partners and OEM manufacturers. Above all, ipTEST is responsive.

About this role:

The Production Engineering Technician will report directly into the Production Engineer and will be responsible for implementation of production working instructions, leading productivity improvements, including new product introduction. Improving quality.

Production Engineering defines and works out how the product will be manufactured and/or assembled on the production line including design of packaging, ensuring the right quantity of components/products are delivered and aligned to support the speed of the production line.  The Production Engineering Technician will review efficiencies and eliminate waste within the manufacturing process to deliver high quality products/components to clearly defined standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Generating production documentation such as assembly instructions (90% of the time)
• Reduce variability in manufacturing by providing standard work methods and work instructions
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Undertake continuous training and development
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Ensure all product and system requirements are considered from the initial product conception to the finished result

Qualifications & Educational requirements:

• Ability to create Bills of Materials and add new parts using the in-house systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and equipment used in the fabrication of mechanical and electronic equipment would be desirable but not essential
• Understanding of production engineering or similar equivalent
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic components and assembly techniques
• Good understanding of best practice within a manufacturing environment
• Good level of negotiation skills with external suppliers
• Computer literacy

• Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Team working skills
• Analytical skills

What’s in it for you:

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation package, excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance.

We value our staff and company culture.

ipTEST also provides additional benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Social events, and so much more!