Apprentice Electronics Test Technician

An exciting opportunity for an Apprenticeship in Abingdon with EnSilica Ltd. They are looking for a Test Technician Apprentice to join their friendly and inclusive Engineering team. As a Test Technician, you will learn to provide a high level of test and general engineering support to the engineering team and business.

About EnSilica

We develop custom silicon chips for leading product companies and design services for companies with their own semiconductor design teams.

The company has world-class expertise in supplying custom analog, mixed signal and digital IC’s to its international customers in the automotive, industrial, healthcare and consumer markets. It’s our exceptional people that make us who we are.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.

Job Description

Assisting the Senior Test Engineer with tasks and general duties is an everyday part of the role. This might include helping with validation testing, test equipment calibration and control, PCB builds, including soldering, and other tasks as required.

You will be an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate engineering test function within a business.

While working as an Apprentice Test Technician you will be required to complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) Electrical/Electronic qualification.  Training will be provided by a selected provider and you will attend College and/or complete online.  You will be allowed one day a week dedicated to apprenticeship training, this can be done in College or at your place of work.

You will gain in-depth knowledge of electronic testing and  also gain experience in schematic capture and PCB layout, PCB build and rework including soldering of surface mount and leaded components which will complement your technical studies.

Key tasks & responsibilities:

• Assist with setting up/preparing test equipment and test benches ready for arrival of IC’s to be tested.
• Assist with developing software for testing. 
• Assist with performing tests and collecting test result data.
• Carrying out PCB builds and rework including soldering surface mount components.
• Assist with the test equipment inventory making sure all relevant items being used are calibrated and serviceable.
• Assist with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Carry out general laboratory duties as detailed.
• Ad-hoc duties.

A minimum of A Levels at grade 5 or above (or equivalent qualifications) in relevant subjects, e.g physics, Maths, Science

or

A BTEC Level 3 in Engineering

Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4

• Delivery of In-House Competency Training Plan (Skills).
• HNC in Engineering
• End Point Assessment

Key Benefits: • 26 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and 28 days after 10 years (in addition to 8 bank holidays per annum). • Subsidized (50%) private healthcare cover for employee and partner. • Matched pension contribution up to 5% • 4x salary life assurance.