Product Development Technician

Product Technician£40,000 - £45,000 Swanley, Kent Permanent An established product-based manufacturer is seeking a Product Development Technician to join their innovative engineering team. This forward-thinking company designs and develops cutting-edge safety and technology solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Their products are recognised for quality, performance, and reliability, and they're committed to continuous improvement through research, testing, and creative engineering.Key Responsibilities

• Carry out technical testing, evaluation, verification, and validation of electronic products and systems
• Develop and implement efficient test setups and procedures to enhance accuracy and reliability
• Support or lead product changes, updates, and documentation improvements
• Conduct benchmarking, troubleshooting, and analysis of new and existing technologies
• Support product trials on company and customer vehicles
• Assist in prototype construction, wiring, and rework of production items
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and customers as required

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience working with electronics, ideally in the automotive or manufacturing sector
• Understanding of analogue and digital circuits, data signals, and 12/24V systems
• Competence in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities at circuit level
• Confident with Microsoft 365 and general technical documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a methodical and detail-oriented approach
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks

Package:

• £40,000 - £45,000
• Swanley, Kent
• Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent culture and progression opportunities