Development Support Technician

Simtek (UK) Ltd has been designing and manufacturing advanced electrical systems for low volume vehicle manufacturers, restorers and modifiers for over 2 decades.  Based in Lancashire, in the footlills of the Rossendale Valley, our client is seeking a Development Support Technician to add to their small but growing team.

The role includes but is not limited to:

• QA Testing products in the Electronics and Electrical Departments
• Making test looms and test boards
• Fault finding / fixing
• Custom build and test wiring systems
• Paperwork version updates
• Communicating with colleagues in all parts of the business
• Assisting with technical queries via telephone or email
• Working with the team to take the business forward and up to the next level

Your must-have skills:

• Excellent knowledge of fundamental electrical principles
• PCB Surface mount and through-hole assembly skills down to 0.2mm (0603) component sizes.
• You will be fully adept with MS Office suite packages, particularly Excel and Word.
• Other packages you are familiar with include Eagle PCB
• Ability to time manage and prioritise your tasks, you aren't fazed by swapping betwwen tasks
• It may also be beneficial if you have experience of using project management skills to meet multiple targets. 
• Full driving licence and own transport

Rewards for your dedication and commitment to our client:

• Annual salary of £25,000 to £30,000
• Holidays – 33 days. 
• Flexible working
• Ongoing training and support
• Workplace pension with flexible options
• Free refreshments

Go on, you know you enjoy a challenge! 

This is your chance to work in a field you are excited about, with like-minded individuals, where every day is different and makes you think and learn, which you love doing.  Based in the foothills of the beautiful Rossendale Valley, our client has been established since 1999. 

Their people are a friendly and inclusive team of skilled and talented individuals.  While they can’t boast bean bags and slides yet, they can offer the rugged beauty of their locality, near-by swimming pool and supermarkets within 5 minutes’ walk.  The small team at this company also enjoys various fun traditions, free, unlimited refreshments, and probably more biscuits than they should admit to publicly. 

Despite this apparently relaxed demeanour, their attitude to customer satisfaction and quality are anything but relaxed.   Demand is growing for their innovations and they need to maintain and supersede their customers’ expectations. 

Can you help our client move to their next level of excellence?