Test Technician | Electronics Testing & Inspection Wiltshire £25,000-£30,000

I'm currently recruiting for a Test Technician to join a specialist electronics testing organisation based in Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an electronics background who is keen to develop hands-on experience in component authentication and counterfeit detection within a regulated aerospace/defence environment.

The Role You'll be responsible for carrying out electrical and physical testing of electronic components in line with AS6171 Moderate Risk Level 2 standards, ensuring all work meets strict quality, customer and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Component testing and inspection to AS6171 standards

Visual (external/internal) inspection, X-ray analysis and decapsulation

Identification of counterfeit or non-conforming components

Accurate documentation and reporting of test results

Maintaining laboratory equipment, cleanliness and ESD compliance

Supporting continuous improvement within the test function

About You

Background in electronics or electronics engineering

Hands-on experience with test equipment (e.g. multimeters, power supplies, microscopes)

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Knowledge of AS6171/AS6081 or aerospace/defence standards advantageous

Familiar with ESD principles

Experience with LabVIEW or similar software beneficial

Willing to be trained on specialist test equipment where required

What's On Offer

Salary £25k-£30k depending on experience

Company bonus scheme after probation

Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)

28 days' holiday including bank holidays

Additional 2 weeks' paid leave over Christmas/New Year

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