Test Manufacturing Technician

Location: Glasgow, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Job Title: Test Technician - Manufacturing Role: FTC (12 months) Location: GlasgowRole: FTC (12 months) Hours: 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per weekWe're looking for a number of Test Technicians to join our Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) team. Our Test Technicians carry out in depth testing and fault diagnoses of mechanical assemblies. The roles are based out of our Glasgow manufacturing site. You will work a 4 day week Monday to Thursday and work 9.25 hours per day. Start time is flexible between 6:00am and 7:30am and you get 30 minutes unpaid for lunch. There is also free on-site parking and an on-site canteenWhat you'll do... Ensure all incidents are logged correctly and escalated to H&S leaders as appropriate. Escalating Health and safety issues to the Work Cell Manager. Perform complex Manufacturing operations in accordance with the associated documentation provided to the quality standards expected in a timely and professional manner. Test, diagnose and repair various electronic systems and sub-assemblies to component level Adhere to the defined Company processes when carrying out all tasks Perform self-assessment and approval of products Input and support any continuous improvement actions being worked on within Industry Able to detect any fault or non-compliance and if necessary raise the alert. In addition when able should contribute to diagnostics and the finding of the cause/root analysis Manage and record build configuration of product Use the company tools (ERP, Palma etc.) when carrying out product assembly tasks What you'll need... Experience working in a production test department An electrical/electronic qualification would be advantageous. Able to interpret circuit diagrams and identify faults to component level Ability to Identify and carry out actions required with minimal supervision PC literate in the use of Microsoft Office Tool set Able to secure SC clearance with no restrictions #LI-AH1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now