Job Description

Electrical Test Technicians are based on the shop floor and report directly to the Test Supervisor.


Their primary duty is to perform test activities on products in accordance with test instructions provided


by the wider engineering team. They provide technical leadership to other fitters and apprentices.


Overall performance in this role will be measured by the delivery of successful test operations to the


business in an efficient, timely, collaborative and right first time manner. Goals and objectives for the


role include, but are not limited to:


1. Safe execution of allocated tasks


2. Pro-active approach to safety management systems and applicable company procedures, policy and equipment


3. Efficient execution of allocated tasks.


4. Effective leadership to Test Fitters and Test Apprentices


5. Effective communication and engagement with all business stakeholders


6. Adherence to procedures and quality standards - document, maintain, communicate and check understanding


7. Effective relationships with third parties - particularly internal departments/colleagues


8. Show commitment to team / own personal and professional development as a means to develop and maintain skills


9. Ensure proactive approach to continuous improvement


10. Assist the Test Engineering team in the development of all aspect of Test Design and Specification, and all test process, procedure and documentation


11. Assist the Acceptance and Test Manager in ensuring all aspects of Acceptance and Test within the business are executed to the highest standards

Requirements

By being part of the Test Department team, the Electrical Test Technician will:

Ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly understood prior to commencing testing procedures. Work in both electrical engineering on complex interdisciplinary projects. Co-ordinate and participate in test activities to allow successful testing of components. Be responsible for ensuring that all Test procedures are documented, maintained, communicated, understood, and adhered to Act as liaison between engineering and the shop floor to ensure Test requirements are met and to provide technical direction. Using information supplied by the design team, the Electrical Test Technician will extract the functional needs to develop test equipment, and its installation and operation. Communicate with team members on a regular basis reporting to the supervisor with any requirements. Ensure the accurate completion of all paperwork. This will include all route cards, which are complete and signed off and Test Instruction Sheets (T.I. S's) are completed accurately and to schedule. The Electrical Test Technician will work closely with Test Department Management, Chief Test Engineer & Planning teams to implement methods to improve efficiency and quality whilst reducing costs and production lead times. In addition to this, they will be requested to assist with developing/conducting trials for new processes and ensuring the test engineers conform to procedures.

Benefits

Your future at MacTaggart Scott - What we offer

As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round. Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 - 15:30. Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more. We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team. A generous referral programme. Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse. * Onsite Canteen and Car Park