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R&D Test Technician

We are now looking for an R&D Test Technician to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our promise to you

- Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

- Access to a company contributory PRSA pension scheme

- Full VHI cover for yourself and your family

- Potential for flexible working arrangements after probation

This is a fantastic opportunity for an electronics test technician with practical testing and assembly experience to join our innovative, global organisation.

You’ll sit right at the heart of new product development, working with cutting-edge technologies and seeing your work directly shape products used across multiple industries.

What’s more, we’ll reward your expertise with an exceptional rewards package designed to make you feel truly valued, supporting your success, wellbeing, and growth both in and out of the workplace.

So, if you’re ready to put your technical skills to work on products that push boundaries, apply today to be part of our next wave of innovation!

Duties

As an R&D Test Technician, you will carry out testing and assembly activities to support new product development and ensure our products meet quality and performance standards.

Working closely with the New Product Introduction and Qualification Teams, you will perform electronic and electro-mechanical testing, operate and troubleshoot automated test sequences, and complete read-point testing on qualification units.

You will accurately record and document results, flagging anomalies and supporting investigations, while also assisting with prototype builds through wiring, soldering and basic fault-finding.

Additionally, you will:

- Support end-of-line testing on production units when required

- Carry out mechanical and electrical inspections of incoming components against specifications

- Support engineers with test setup, inspection and analysis

- Conduct failure analysis on returned products

- Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, calibration schedules and component stock

What we need from you

To be considered as an R&D Test Technician, you will need:

- A minimum of two years of industry-relevant experience

- Experience of electronic product assembly and/or PCB rework

- Familiarity with the operation of electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes for component tests

- An NFQ Level 6 qualification in Electronic Engineering or a related engineering or science discipline

Other organisations may call this role Test Technician, Electronics Test Technician, R&D Technician, Product Test Technician, Electronic Test Engineer, Laboratory Test Technician, or Engineering Test Technician.

Please email you CV at careers@firecomms.com