Senior Electronics and Test Technician

• Procure, assemble, test and despatch sensor product evaluation kits
• Assemble sensor devices into test fixtures and execute test scripts
• Assemble and test printed circuit boards
• Keep equipment maintained and calibrated
• Maintain lab stocks of small tools, consumables and components

• Purchasing and maintenance of lab stocks (components, consumables, gas cylinders and small tools)
• Maintenance and calibration of test equipment via service providers
• Internal routine maintenance of test equipment
• Creation of Standard Operating Procedures for lab processes
• Fabrication of bespoke mechanical/fluidic fixtures using our in-house 3D printer

• Procurement of PCBs and component kits
• Assembly of PCBs – manually, using Flusso’s in-house reflow oven or subcontracted to service providers as appropriate
• Testing assembled PCBs (and loading with firmware, if necessary)
• PCB assembly repair

• Optical inspection of sensor devices
• Provide input to the development of electronic and fluidic test setups
• Assembly of sensor modules into fluidic test fixtures and set-ups
• Execution of test plans for

• Sensor [module] characterisation
• Low volume, in-house “production” testing of sensor components, modules and evaluation kits
• Application solution validation
• Checkpoint testing during device qualification
• Execution of sensor [module] characterisation tests will involve

• Taking units to be tested from storage and mounting into fixtures
• Loading them with firmware to be tested, if necessary
• Placing fixtures in the test chamber
• Running test software on host PC’s
• Monitoring progress of tests (on screen)
• Unloading and placing tested units back in storage

• Storage and inventory management of sensor samples and evaluation kit content/components
• Testing, packing and despatch of sensor samples and evaluation kits

• HNC or higher degree in a relevant engineering or science subject.
• Experience of working in new product development (i.e., R&D environment).
• Good working knowledge of electronics, test and measurement
• Skilled and experienced in the use of test and measurement equipment

• Bench power supplies
• Meters and oscilloscopes
• Environmental test chambers
• Very skilled at manual soldering of surface mount components and use of bench-top IR reflow equipment
• Very skilled at accurate assembly of complicated test set-ups involving mechanical mountings/fixtures, custom circuit boards, test equipment, electrical interconnect
• Good documentation and administration skills
• Knowledgeable about lab environmental and health and safety topics (regulations, good working practices, procedures etc.)

• Experienced in the use of fluidic test equipment.

• Mass flow and pressure controllers
• Mass flow and pressure meters
• Use of 3D printers for fabrication of designs created by Engineers
• Use of a microscope for inspection of printed circuit boards and components
• Handling and connecting to gas cylinders
• Experience of working with sensors and custom silicon/MEMS devices
• Knowledge of semiconductor / MEMS qualification.
• Experience of working in an ISO9001 environment

• Thorough, practical, adaptable and pro-active, by nature
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Responsive to changing needs of projects and the business.
• Methodical and detail conscious (maintains complete and accurate records).
• Good communicator

• Base salary
• Bonus (% of base salary) based on company and personal performance
• Workplace pension contribution 3% of full base salary (we can trade with salary level for higher)
• Bupa Cash Plan Level 3 (employee only)
• Private Medical insurance with cover for spouse/partner and dependent children
• Group Life Insurance covers up to 4 x salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (adjusted for part time roles)
• Support for relocation (loan discharged over two years service)

Flusso Ltd