Electronics Assembly Technician

Electronic Assembly Technician / Product Support Technician (R&D) Newport £30,000 - £35,000 Our client, based in South Wales is looking for a key individual to join their specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join their organisation, with excellent development opportunities. You will be working within a small team, involved in the research & development, design and production of exciting projects. The position will involve splitting between production/research and development depending on priorities and workload. Key Responsibilities: * Work independently on projects with minimal supervision * Assembly/Test of prototype production products before handing over to production * Reading complex electronic schematics, soldering down to component level and crimping of harness assemblies. * Assembly/Test of current production products * Support of in field upgrades/repairs which may include foreign travel * Ability to think logically with safety at the forefront * Ability to motivate and drive both yourself and surrounding team members Skills: * Hands-on experience assembling, testing and repairing electronic prototypes to component level * Experience with RF (Radio frequency) would be advantageous * Research & Development experience (Desirable, not essential) * Hands-on experience with hand tools and programmable logic controllers * Strong electronic knowledge * Ability to work with power tools effectively * Prior experience in assembly processes and attention to detail * Certification in electrical or electronic assembly is a plus Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year