Job Description

Combined Test Solutions Ltd (CTS)

Combined Test Solutions is a long established and experienced UK provider and distributor of test equipment who have been in business for more than 30 years.

With more than 1500 UK customers and a reputation as "The Best in Test", CTS has always provided the expertise, know-how and support required to make a purchase of test equipment successful.

Whether it is F1, Automotive, Rail, Medical or Aerospace, CTS have an eclectic mix of long-standing customers who rely on our services and equipment.

CTS is a family-owned and run business.

We work closely together as a tight-knit team and pride ourselves as a company on a fast, friendly, and effective service to our customers.

We are known for being genuine, experienced, and trustworthy.

About the role:

We are looking for someone with a thorough understanding of electronics, ideally with experience in electronic circuit/PCB design as a test engineer. We would not be strict on the following criteria, as we believe that a willing attitude is far more important than knowledge alone.

Responsibilities of the role:

Oversee internal engineering projects for test equipment and interfacing (ideally both hardware and software). This would include creating wiring schematics and assisting with the build of an interface.

Perform equipment repairs on specialist test equipment

PCB design and electronic circuit design for both analogue & digital

Assist the sales team with technical knowledge.

To deliver technical expertise in order to solve customers problems by phone, remote support or site visit.

Experience & Skills:

Proven knowledge of electrical and electronic systems

Ideally, a test engineering or test equipment design background

Understanding and appreciation of both digital and analogue electronic disciplines.

Hands-on electrical and mechanical build experience

Familiarity of 3D printing and basic CAD design

Good understanding of single and three phase electrical practices

Communication - ability to communicate orally and in writing using up-to-date electronic means, in a manner appropriate to the customer base.

Teamwork - being a constructive team member, contributing to the success of the whole team. To be involved at every level of business.

Leadership - being able to motivate and encourage others, whilst taking the lead, and also willing to be led and directed.

Initiative - ability to see opportunities and to set and achieve goals.

Problem solving - thinking things through in a logical way in order to determine key issues, often also including creative thinking.

Flexibility/adaptability - ability to handle change and adapt to new situations, being prepared to go the extra mile when required.

Self-awareness - knowing your strengths and skills and having the confidence to put these across and the humility to ask when in doubt.

Commitment/motivation - having energy and enthusiasm in pursuing projects as well as the commitment to "stay the course".

Interpersonal skills - ability to relate well to others and to establish good working relationships.

Numeracy - competence and understanding of numerical data, statistics and graphs, Excel, drawing packages etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leighton Buzzard LU7 4RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Location:

Leighton Buzzard LU7 4RW (preferred)
Work Location: In person