Repair Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
Job Summary: General Overview Under limited supervision, performs aftermarket mechanical and electrical repair of assorted components and instruments by way of testing and troubleshooting to determine root cause failure of product. Sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and other tests to evaluate appropriate methods and parts for repair. Writes technical reports to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, or deviations from design specifications and functional limitations for consideration by engineers in broader determinations affecting system design. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Test and troubleshoots products, equipment and circuitry, including functional, operational, and environmental testing
- Write technical reports and develop charts, graphs and schematics to describe and illustrate systems operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications and functional limitations.
- Analyze and interpret test data for board and system level repair.
- Adjust, calibrate, align and modify circuitry/components as well as record effect(s) on unit performance.
- Enters data and provides written reports, protocols and engineering documentation for testing of component parts and integrated systems.
- Perform engineering measurements and data analysis for implementation of corrective measures.
- Reads and follows work release information, bills of material (BOM), engineering change orders (ECO), production drawings (released, out of production and obsolete), blueprints, sample assemblies, and informal and mechanical assembly drawings.
- Data entry and report writing, including reports for customer review.
- Ability to provide intermediate instructions to other technicians.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- HNC/ HND in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience using polymers (polyurethane, polychloroprene and polyepoxides).
- An associate (two-year technical) degree, a diploma from a technical or vocational school or equivalent military training program and 4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Position requires mechanical and electronics experience, with an emphasis on electronic skills.
- Requires knowledge of the principles of electronics and troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience testing electronic assemblies using both traditional and non-traditional tooling such as multi-meter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supply, function generator, LCD meter, etc.
- Experience using a variety of hand tools and machine shop tools and equipment (soldering iron, hand drill etc.).
- Intermediate MS Office skills including ability to open and create files in Word, create and manipulate data in Excel and use E-mail and calendars in Outlook. Previous ERP/MRP system experience is desirable with the skills to review Bills of Materials (BOM), inventory quantities and locations, and other component information.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills at a business level; follow written and verbal procedures, instructions, read blueprints and schematics, and write business reports about the work accomplished.
- Must be able to deal with frequent change, delays, unexpected events or ambiguity, and is able to multi-task to accomplish repair activities to completion.
- Has demonstrated ability to effectively schedule repair completion to maintain on-time delivery requirements.
- Requires excellent analytical skills and sound judgment to ensure error-free repairs.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Repair Technician roles across Teledyne FLIR's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,794 - £32,737 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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