Test Technician High Wycombe, England
Job description
At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Our Magnetic Resonance instruments are used in a range of industries where rapid and accurate analysis is essential, helping to ensure the safety of the food we eat and stopping pollutants being released into the environment.
Test Technician – Tubney Woods, Abingdon/High Wycombe
Please note that due to annual leave and the Christmas break, you may not receive a response to your application until the New Year.
About Us
Oxford Instruments plc is a leading provider of high technology products and services to the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities. Our core purpose is to support our customers to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, enabling a greener economy, increased connectivity, improved health and leaps in scientific understanding. We are proud to be recognised as the leaders in what we do and for the difference we make in the world.
The Opportunity
The Test Technician will be responsible for manufacturing products and components to meet agreed quality, time-scale and cost objectives.
Location
The role will be permanently based at our High Wycombe site, with the first 5-6 months working from our Tubney Woods site.
About You
The Test Technician will ideally have the following skills and attributes: A recognised relevant engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship, NVQ, would be preferred but not necessary Will have held a similar role in a similar environment. Knowledge of the following skills: Familiar with test software Testing systems - using test software Bench testing units Testing technical equipment Good IT skills Able to communicate test findings clearly verbally and written Worked in manufacturing environment and understands meeting customer demands Able to work with little written instructions. Health and Safety compliance and familiarisation
Personal Qualities
Constructively challenges
Carries out tasks with minimal supervision
Takes ownership of the process and improvements
Focus on personal development
Positive & professional attitude to work and OI
Drives a quality culture
Flexible and can respond positively to change
Acts with honesty, integrity and openness
Desire to do a good job
Can work with a team and independently
Takes responsibility and is accountable
Can communicate effectively and positively
Understanding of production processes and product testing
Analytical approach and technical aptitude for fault finding and repair
A level of technical and product knowledge
Key Responsibilities for the Test Technician
From team production plan, manage personal workload ensuring all milestones are achieved.
Supports the implementation of best practice processes, techniques and continuous improvement methods.
Operate within the Quality policy and procedures as defined in the quality system.
Maintain a flexible attitude and approach to changing requirements and priorities.
Recognise team customers, both internal and external, and strive to fully satisfy their needs.
Personally, demonstrated highest standards of workmanship.
Using agreed measures, monitor and report on existing processes, indicating the need for corrective action as required.
Benefits for the Test Technician
In addition to a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, Oxford Instruments offers 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
