Electronics Technician

Are you an experienced Electronics/Electrical Technician? Would you like to work alongside our R&D team and contribute to developing our next generation of products?

Cheyney Design (part of the Cheney Group of Companies) is a dynamic technology and manufacturing business based near Royston, Hertfordshire. Working closely with our sister company, Sapphire Inspection Systems, we design and manufacture advanced X-ray inspection systems, modules, and software used globally across the food, pharmaceutical, and process equipment industries.

Responsibilities and duties will include inspection, test & repair of some PCB sub-assemblies, and complete in-house components assembly production. The Technician will be involved in a wide range of activities related to electronic/electrical components for the production and detection of x-rays and control of associated high-speed machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the X-Ray and controls component manufacturing department in production, development, testing and quality control.
• Work according to test process for x-ray generators, detectors, control boards and industrial PC components prior to installation or shipment.
• Fault find electronics and define required revisions or repairs.
• Support testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing solutions.
• Analyse data and create reports.
• Work alongside technical development teams on special development projects.
• Work with development, manufacturing and service departments to control/organise the versions of firmware to ensure that the latest versions are installed on devices.

Skills and Experience

Whilst a qualified technician is preferred, we are interested in any candidate able to demonstrate an outside enthusiasm in electronics, an inquisitive, enquiring mind, and a "can do", self-starting character.

The ideal candidate will be a great problem solver and have experience in:

• Sub-Assembly testing, including provision of reports, using equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes and other test rigs
• Following schematics and assembly diagrams to identify components and test points.
• Soldering and rework of printed circuit boards.
• Working to existing SOP's
• Production assembly of small batch runs
• Prototype assembly

Ideally, you will also have experience in:

• Bill of materials creation
• Capture, author and editing SOP's
• PCB assembly inspection

Package and Benefits

As a key member of our growing team, this role offers opportunities for career growth and personal progression. You will report to the Components Production Supervisor.

• Office-based role, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Location: Head Office, Litlington, Royston
• Salary: circa £32,000, depending on experience
• Pension: Nest Pension Scheme
• Holiday: 25 days per annum

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more we would love to hear from you.  Please attach your CV to the link provided and we will be in contact.