Junior Electronics Production Engineer

Oxford Instruments is a leading company in the field of high-tech tools and systems for research and industry. Founded in 1959, we specialise in the design, manufacture and support of various scientific instruments and solutions, used in diverse areas such as materials science, nanotechnology and industrial applications. Oxford Instruments has played a significant role in advancing scientific knowledge and technological progress through our cutting-edge instruments and solutions.

We are seeking a Junior Electronics Production Engineer to join our team. The primary focus for this role is to review and measure the quality performance of our electronics by testing, diagnosing failures and recommending corrective actions, and to support the Engineering change process for Electronics into Operations by ensuring a robust and high-quality product is introduced and supported throughout its life Cycle.

At Oxford Instruments, we put our people at the heart of all we do. We embody our values of: We are Inclusive, we are Innovative, we are Trusted, and we are Purposeful. As an employee of Oxford Instruments, you will be given the development and mentorship to succeed, an environment that breeds authenticity and curiosity. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive working environment, all of our people brings with them, unique perspectives and skills, varying levels of experience and a shared commitment to excellence providing an environment in which others can learn from each other, innovation is forefront of mind and collaboration flourishes.  In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package to include: 12:30 Friday finishes, BUPA private health insurance, dental insurance, group pension, cycle to work, tech and car schemes, as well as give as you earn and option to purchase shares, numerous discounts and 25 days holiday.

Role responsibilites:

• Act as a first tier production line electronics engineering support function to ensure a quality product is delivered to schedule.
• Define, test, and approve suitable alternatives to electronics requirements based on component Obsolescence and supplier availability.
• Determine special and standard electronics tooling/equipment requirements to support the manufacture of all products and implement as required.
• Create, maintain and improve Electronics Test documentation for new and existing products in alignment with company standards, including work instructions, inspection checklists and other quality system documents.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) & Engineering change are implemented effectively and both product & processes are productionised and repeatable. Focus specifically on Electronics BOMs, components and potential alternatives.
• Repair & rework of faulty electrical/electronic assemblies including soldering, wire preparation and wire termination (soldering & crimping).
•  Complete First Article inspection checks to ensure quality products are provided by vendors with effective feedback to prevent further issues.
• Support vendor cost, quality, and delivery performance in the supply of sub assembly products and services. Support the business in the communication of performance issues to vendors and demonstrate improvements delivered.
• Production efficiency & yield improvements paired with Variance Reduction with regards Electronics failure rates.

About you:

A Degree/HND in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering or demonstrated technical competence by relevant experience.

• Solid grasp of fundamental Electrical and Electronics engineering principles with examples of Diagnosing and completing root cause analysis on poorly performing electronics.
• Able to carry out soldering and de-soldering work on assemblies and PCBAs including through-hole and surface mount technologies.
• Able to carry out electrical wiring operations including wire preparation and termination (soldering & crimping).
• Able to run manual and automated test procedures for final assemblies, sub-modules, PCBAs and cables.
• Experience of writing SOPs particularly for electrical/electronic testing.
• Able to assemble prototype test jigs/fixtures from engineering style documentation/sketches.

Application process:

Upon applying, our recruitment team will assess your application against our role requirements. An initial call with our Talent Acquisition partner will take place, to give you some more insight into the role and to gain more understanding of your experience and motivations. Next, we will invite you for an interview, which usually takes place via Teams, with the second interview taking place on-site. If you'd like more details before applying, please email abby.gelder@oxinst.com