Test Technician at Alstom

Your future role

Take on a key role in delivering high-quality electronic testing at Alstom. You’ll work closely with the Manufacturing Team to ensure you test not only the products, but the sub level PCBs and be able to use the test gear that comes with it such as oscilloscopes, frequency generators, meters, computers and programmers. They will also be expected to be able to read circuit diagrams and hopefully fault find PCBs down to component level.  Your efforts will help drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent right-first-time performance across the production schedule.

We’ll look to you to:

• Assemble and test electronic equipment accurately and on time, following build specifications and quality standards
• Complete tasks within standard build times, while maintaining precision and high-quality workmanship
• Support and collaborate positively with your team members, fostering a productive and safe working environment
• Adhere strictly to UK Health and Safety regulations and ALSTOM’s safe working practices
• Comply with ALSTOM Electronics’ quality standards, factory rules, and HR policies
• Consistently meet key performance indicators (KPIs) including right-first-time (RFT), efficiency, cost, and service levels
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support ongoing process development
• Meet deadlines and performance targets set by the Assembly Team Leader
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the assembly team and Manufacturing functions
• Promptly report any Health and Safety concerns or near misses to the Assembly Team Leader

Performance Standards

• High-quality, efficient and safe assembly and engineering work.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Consistent focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Key performance targets:
• Zero LTAs (Lost Time Accidents)
• Right First Time (RFT): >95%
• Efficiency: >90%
• On-time Delivery: >95%

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to tick every box. Instead, we’ve listed some traits and skills that will help you thrive in this role:

• Experience in electronics assembly or engineering ideally educated to HNC level or equivalent within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of electronic assembly techniques and best engineering practices
• Proven track record working to high-quality standards and Health & Safety regulations
• A self-motivated, logical thinker who approaches work with discipline and innovation
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively within a team and across functions
• A proactive problem solver who’s eager to contribute to a high-performance team culture