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Test Technician - NPI

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 14.71 - 14.71 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Test Technician - NPI Hourly Rate: £14.71 Location: Littlehampton Duration: Rolling contract

Role Overview

We are currently supporting a client within the manufacturing sector who is looking for NPI Test Technicians to support New Product Introduction activity. The role focuses on electronic testing and development of high‑voltage power supplies, ensuring products meet project schedules and performance standards. 
You will receive daily task direction, with duties varying based on NPI requirements. This role suits a hands‑on technician who is comfortable fault‑finding to component level and contributing to development improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Perform electronic test and troubleshooting of high‑voltage power supplies
Fault‑find to component level and feedback improvement opportunities
Use specifications, drawings, schematics, and work instructions to test and debug units
Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies
Maintain test fixturing and carry out calibration, preventative, and corrective maintenance
Document development notes, corrective actions, test procedures, and results accurately
Contribute to process improvements (lead time, throughput, cost reduction)
Ensure compliance with quality processes, ESD, and departmental procedures
Support training of other technicians where required and liaise with other departments
Work under limited supervision and communicate clearly and professionally
Apply MRP and manufacturing processes within a production/NPI environment

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in electronic test and troubleshooting (or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and structured fault‑finding methods
Experience testing electronic assemblies, ideally power supplies
Knowledge and application of ESD practices
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S
Ability to interpret schematics, drawings, and specifications
Comfortable using Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience working with SAP (test, production, or service modules)
Proven flexibility and ability to adapt in a fast‑changing NPI environment

Desirable (Not Essential)

Experience with high‑voltage products
Exposure to Materials / Logistics, ECO, or First Article processes
Experience designing or improving test fixturing
Previous NPI or development‑focused manufacturing environment

Qualifications

HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree (advantageous but not essential)

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