Electronics Test Technician
2 days ago
Barnsley
Electronics Test Technician Location: Barnsley (Onsite with Flexible Hours) Salary: Up to £34,000 + Benefits KO2 are working with a leading developer of electronic systems in the fire and safety industyr, who are looking for a Test Technician to join their growing engineering team in Barnsley. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in prototype builds, validation testing, and real-world product development—working closely with a highly skilled team of engineers on cutting-edge electronic systems that make a real difference. As an Electronics Test Technician, you’ll support the full product development lifecycle — from building and wiring test rigs to running functional and environmental tests. You’ll help ensure every product meets the highest performance and safety standards. You’ll be hands-on in the lab, assisting with PCB rework, test setups, EMC pre-compliance, and system troubleshooting. Every day brings a new challenge and an opportunity to develop your technical skills further. Key Responsibilities • Build, wire, and modify test rigs and prototype assemblies, • Solder and rework PCBs, including component-level troubleshooting, • Support electrical, environmental, and EMC testing, • Build and maintain load/test boxes and fixtures, • Assist with test setup for compliance trials and performance verification, • Work alongside design engineers to improve and streamline test processes Skills & Experience • Proven experience in electronics assembly, test, and fault finding, • Proficient with soldering and PCB rework (through-hole and SMD), • Able to read circuit schematics and wiring diagrams, • Experience with test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, EMC test tools, • Basic mechanical assembly (drilling, mounting components, enclosures), • Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative Why Join? • Work on innovative, safety solutions with real-world impact, • Join a supportive, close-knit engineering team, • Enjoy flexible working hours (core hours 9:30am–4pm), • Excellent opportunity to develop your electronics test and build skills If you’re an Electronics Test Technician with a passion for hands-on work, problem-solving, and continuous learning — apply today or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for more information.