As one of the UK’s fastest growing satellite signal technology companies we frequently recruit new team members across a broad range of disciplines.
ETL is a successful, dynamic, forward thinking employer. We offer competitive salaries, a pleasant working environment and an employer contributory pension scheme.
If working for an award winning, dynamic and progressive business is for you, please forward a copy of your CV to careers@etlsystems.com or contact us for an application form.
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Current Vacancies
Sales & Marketing Assistant (VAC-19) Click here for full job description
Department: Sales & Marketing
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
The Sales & Marketing Assistant is to be a key member of the Sales & Marketing (SM) team supporting the Sales & Marketing Supervisor. The primary responsibility will be to support ETL's sales & marketing activities and to act in a customer support role addressing queries on lead times etc. The role will also include internet mailings and customer quotes for standard products.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• To provide assistance with sales & marketing activities as directed by the Sales & Marketing Supervisor
• To answer incoming main-line phone calls
• To maintain and manage housekeeping of leads generated through marketing activities - updating CRM database
• To perform general administration duties / support as required for the smooth running of the department
• To handle customer queries on problems, deliveries etc
• To organise and book travel arrangements - flights and hotels etc for trips
• To prepare marketing info packs for trips and mailings
• To prepare customer proposals, including costs and quotes for price list products
• Assisting with the planning, organisation and delivery of e-mailings - (1. Arranging annual calendar and ensuring articles are written in time; 2. some authoring; 3. uploading articles and mailing lists; 4. analysis of information and summary report to team)
This list is not designed to be fully inclusive and other duties (plus cover for colleagues) will be required as and when to ensure the continued growth and success of the organisation.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Confident telephone manner
• Customer Service experience
• Organised
• Customer account handling skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong client facing skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Good IT skills - able to use Word and Excel
• Minimum education - Maths & English GCSE, C grade and above
PCB Design Engineer (VAC-05) Click here for full job description
Department: Engineering
Function: PCB Design and Development
Location: Hereford, HR2 9NE, or Rickmansworth, WD3 1RE
The PCB Design Engineer will take on an innovative and productive position in ETL's Design team, supporting the Team Leader by designing and developing RF and digital PCBs. The role will include schematic capture as well as PCB layout work. The position requires an experienced individual who will have previously held a similar position within the electronics industry.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• PCB design and development.
• Generation and release of associated manufacturing files and documentation.
• Technical liaison within Engineering, and other company departments, as well as external suppliers.
• Generate ideas and resolve unforeseen design technicalities as part of a team.
• Produce 3D models and mechanical drawings as required.
• Any other duties that the PCB Design Team Leader deems suitable for this role.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Educated to HNC level, or above, in Electronics (or similar engineering discipline); alternatively possesses equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrable experience and ability to read electrical circuits, generate schematic captures, and the ability to transfer these into PCB layouts using commercially available CAD tools.
• Prior experience as a PCB Design Engineer with a proven track record in RF and digital design.
• Working knowledge of PC board construction and specification.
Highly desirable:
• A working knowledge of industry standards (e.g. IPC) and related qualification such as CID/CID+.
• Experience in Altium Designer.
• RF circuit layout experience.
• Familiarity with RF laminates.
• Experience of using mCAD drawing packages (preferably SolidWorks).
• Manipulation of Gerber files
• Familiarity with ERP systems, BOM structures and design/production engineering procedures.
Behaviours:
• Passionate about engineering, and strives to professionally improve and develop.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Driven to complete tasks on time to a high quality and standard.
• An excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Embraces change and continuous improvement.
Electronic Design Engineer (VAC-09) Click here for full job description
Department: Engineering
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Engineering Director and taking on a leading position in ETL's system, product and component design and development.
Positions exist for various levels of experience but it is expected that you will have good previous experience. For exceptional candidates, this may be an opportunity to progress from the production environment or from other engineering support positions, in which case you will demonstrate why you are considering a move to a design role.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Circuit designs, from concept to delivery.
• Generation of all usual design/development documentation including design specifications, test specifications, schematics, BOMs and assemblies.
• Technical support to the Test and Production teams.
• Actively contribute to ETL's continuous improvement programme.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability & background:
• Experience and knowledge in similar design and development organisations and familiar with the product development lifecycle.
• Whilst a broad technical background is preferred, the candidate will have a deeper understanding of at least two of the following disciplines: RF design, digital hardware design, embedded/high-level software design, systems engineering and test/verification.
• Support to other departments: The role requires interaction with other departments to see ideas developed from concept to delivery. For this you will be required to liaise with the Sales & Marketing Department as well as Production and Test.
• Good prior experience in electronic design and test.
• Good understanding of the key design parameters, how these affect the selected design type and trade-offs between conflicting requirements.
• Ability to deliver compliant designs within tight time scales.
• Engineering or technical degree, or be of degree calibre, with a technology based background.
Behaviours:
• Passionate about engineering and provide demonstrable experience gained in a similar industry.
• Demand high standards of yourself and provide evidence of delivering to time, quality and cost in previous roles.
RF Design Engineer (VAC-10) Click here for full job description
Department: Engineering
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Engineering Director, the RF Design Engineer will take on a leading position in ETL's RF & microwave design and development activities to support component, product and system level projects.
This role is suitable for a design engineer who is keen to take on design tasks, as well as support sales and promotion of new product introduction.
This is a unique role where you will have exposure to a broad range of RF designs as well as interaction with other departments and customers. There is potential for fast track progression, as ETL's components are enjoying a sharp growth rate.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• RF & Microwave circuit designs, from concept to delivery (includes conventional circuits as well as new and novel design approaches.)
• Technical support to Test and Production teams.
• Support to other departments: The role requires interaction with other departments to see ideas developed from concept to delivery. You will be required to liaise with the Sales & Marketing Department as well as Production and Test.
• Generation of standard development documentation including design & test specifications, BOMs etc.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability & background:
• Experience and knowledge to design and develop a wide range of RF circuits and components. These will include passives such as splitters, combiners, couplers, filters & bias TEEs as well as active circuits including amplifiers and oscillators.
• Good understanding and experience in commercially available CAD tools to assist design and product development.
• Good prior experience in RF design for manufacture and test (DFM/DFT).
• Good understanding of key design parameters, how these affect the selected design type and trade-offs between conflicting requirements.
• Ability to deliver compliant designs within tight time scales.
• Good knowledge of commercially available RF devices and components.
• Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent, with a technology based background.
Behaviours:
• Excellent communicator, with skills to champion development of ETL's RF based products and technical support to customers as a solutioneer.
• Well organised with excellent time keeping and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Dynamic, self starter, willing to take decisions and see through all phases from engineering to production.
IT Specialist (VAC-13) Click here for full job description
Function: IT
Department: Engineering
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
The IT Specialist will assist providing administration support and maintenance to the company IT infrastructure.
Reporting directly to the Principal Design Engineer, you will play a major role in providing a first class IT infrastructure within ETL.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Set up and maintenance of PCs, configuring drivers.
• Troubleshooting problems / desktop support.
• Maintaining the daily system backup.
• Assisting with the implementation of IT projects, including the introduction of new systems.
• Assisting with basic IT training of employees as and when required.
• Annually reviewing all company IT related equipment and creating a report which includes highlighting suggested upgrades.
• Keeping logs of technical faults and identifying patterns.
• Any other duties as and when required to assist with the continual growth and success of the company.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Experience working within an IT support role.
• Knowledge of networks.
• Experience of Windows Desktop and Server OS.
• Ability to demonstrate practical knowledge of problem solving.
• Good literacy skills.
Highly desirable:
• Knowledge of servers.
• IT related degree or equivalent, or extensive relevant experience.
Behaviours:
• Ability to work on own initiative with a pro-active approach.
• Good inter-personal skills.
Test Engineer (VAC-17) Click here for full job description
Department: Test
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Test Manager, the Test Engineer will take on an active position in ETL's RF & microwave equipment test and diagnostic work, as well as developing automated testing.
This role is suitable for a graduate keen to take on test automation and assist with product development. You will be mentored by your colleagues and receive on-job training, starting with relatively simple tasks and working your way up to the more demanding challenges.
Main duties & areas of responsibility
This is a Junior Test Engineering role which offers opportunities to progress across the ranks of Test Engineering and Production. The job provides the opportunity to learn and apply test skills. You will also learn the basic assembly skills to facilitate solutions to fault diagnostics.
Duties include:
• RF & Microwave module and equipment testing. This will include environmental, electrical tests as well as diagnostic work.
• Working closely with your colleagues to support routine testing.
• Learning and applying new diagnostic skills.
• From time to time you may be asked to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience
Essential
• Technical ability & background: basic knowledge in electronics and a keen interest in engineering, test and diagnostic work.
• Engineering or technical degree, or sound electronics background.
• Understanding of electronic principles and ability to read electronic circuits.
• Strong IT skills.
Behaviours
• Excellent communication skills are required for progression in this job.
• Willingness to learn and put in all reasonable effort to meet deadlines.
• Good team player - the work will involve a broad range of tasks and for optimum results you will be required to work closely with your colleagues and be willing to take on differing work as well as repetitive testing.
• Interest in mechanics and mechanical design aspects.
Senior Test Engineer (VAC-18) Click here for full job description
Department: Test
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Test Manager, the Senior Test Engineer will take on a leading position in ETL's RF & microwave equipment test and diagnostic work, as well as developing automated testing.
This role is suitable for a Test Engineer keen to take on test automation and assist with product development.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
This is a Senior Test Engineering role which offers opportunities to progress across the ranks of Test Engineering and Production. The job provides the opportunity to excel by enhancing the in house test capabilities, as well as mentoring the Test Technologists.
Duties include:
• RF & Microwave module and equipment testing. This will include environmental, electrical tests as well as diagnostic work.
• Working closely with the Test Manager to improve test automation and diagnostic tools.
• Supporting customer visits, Factory Acceptance Tests and preparing test reports.
• Occasionally you may be required to visit customers for technical support or for the commissioning of systems.
• Supporting other departments: The role requires interaction with other departments, most importantly Production and Engineering Teams. For this you will be required to liaise with the Design Engineers and Assembly Teams, define test fixtures and advise improvements where applicable.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Technical ability & background:
o Experience and knowledge in the testing of passive and active RF and microwave modules and equipment.
o Good prior experience in RF and Electronic Equipment Testing.
o Good understanding of RF test parameters and equipment.
o Sound understanding of key performance parameters with a good knowledge of how these are measured.
o Strong IT skills and knowledge / experience in test automation and diagnostics.
• Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent, within a technology based background.
Behaviours:
• Excellent communicator, with skills to further ETL's test capabilities, including report writing, data capturing and deputising for the Test Manager in his absence. For this you will need to be well organised with excellent time keeping and the dedication to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and willingness to make decisions to meet deadlines in the most effective manner.
Electronic Assembly Team Leader (VAC-14) Click here for full job description
Department: Production
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Electronic Assembly Team Leader will take on a leading position in ETL's Production Department.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Introduction and evaluation of assembly / production processes (finding engineering solutions).
• Working with engineers and production personnel / stores.
• Helping in the day to day running of the Production Department, being a hands-on team member.
• Helping the Production Department with scheduling of orders and planning.
• Day to day running of the SMT machine
• Programming and setting up the SMT machine.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Experience of running SMT machines.
• Experience of inspecting SMT PCBs.
• Ability to rework PCBs using SMT tools.
Highly desirable:
• Mechanically minded.
• Ability to calibrate the SMT machine.
• Ability to program and write programs for the SMT machine.
• Knowledge of electronic components.
Behaviours:
• Team player.
• Ability to organise own work.
• Good communication skills.
Stores & Materials Coordinator (VAC-15) Click here to view full job description
Department: Stores (Operations)
Function: To assist in the day to day tasks within stores
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Stores Supervisor, the Stores & Materials Coordinator will take on a supporting role in ETL's busy stores. The main tasks involved are works order kitting, cyclical stock taking, placing parts into stock and retrieving them, and aiding in the general running of the stores, including shelf management and labelling.
This role is suitable for an ambitious person, as there is opportunity for excellent career progression.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Kitting of works orders
• Cyclical stock taking
• Ensuring operational procedures are followed by all departments concerning stock
• Placing raw materials or finished goods into various specified locations and retrieving them
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Experience of working in a stores environment
• Very good attention to detail
• Good numeracy skills or GCSE maths
• Ability to communicate well and work with a wide range of people
• IT literate
Highly desirable:
• Good memory recall
• Aptitude for dealing with fine details
• Previous experience of handling electronic components
Behaviours:
• Consistently accurate
• Ability to adapt to change
• Helpful and hard working
Manufacturing Process Engineer (VAC-07) Click here for full job description
Department: Production
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Manufacturing Process Engineer will take on a leading position in ETL's Production Department.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• To help in the day to day running of the Production Department, being a hands-on team member.
• Helping the production team with scheduling of orders and planning.
• Finding engineering solutions for the production processes.
• Implementing lean principles in all areas of production.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Good degree in Electrical/Mechanical/ Electronic Engineering.
• Familiar/practitioner in lean principles.
• Experience in SMT principles.
• Sound IT skills and competent PC user.
Highly desirable:
• Familiar with MRP systems.
• Familiar with SMT programming.
• Experience of planning production.
Behaviours:
• Problem solving skills.
• Can do attitude.
• Team player.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to multitask.
SMT Machine Operator (VAC-11) Click here to view full job description
Department: Production
Location: Hereford HR2 9NE
Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the SMT Machine Operator will take on a leading position in ETL's Production Department.
You will carry out the day to day running of the SMT machine, as well as inspecting your own work and carrying out rework on PCBs.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Day to day running of the SMT machine.
• Inspecting the work generated.
• Programming and setting up the SMT machine.
• Kitting / loading the SMT machine.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Essential:
• Experience of running SMT machines.
• Experience of inspecting SMT PCBs.
• Ability to rework PCBs using SMT tools.
Highly desirable:
• Mechanically minded.
• Ability to calibrate the SMT machine.
• Ability to program and write programs for the SMT machine.
Behaviours:
• Team player.
• Ability to organise own work.
• Good communication skills.
Production Operative (electro/mechanical) (VAC-08) Click here for full job description
Department: Production
Location: Hereford, HR2 9NE
Working hours: Full time, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday
Job type: Temporary at first with possibility of leading onto permanent employment
Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Production Operative will take on an active position in ETL's Production Department for electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies. You will work within the Assembly Team to produce goods ready for dispatch to customers.
Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Main duties & areas of responsibility:
• Broad range of activities, including wiring, electro-mechanical assembly and PCB population.
• Assembly of electronic and electro-mechanical products.
• Self-inspection of work undertaken to ensure quality.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience:
Desirable:
• Previous experience/knowledge of electronic equipment assembly.
• Ability to work accurately and to read drawings accurately.
• Ability to proficiently use hand tools.
• Previous relevant experience (soldering, electrical wiring, mechanical assembly, PCB Build, SMT.)
• General mechanical understanding and interest.
• Ability to read and recognise electronic components.
• IT literate.
Behaviours:
• Good team player.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Flexible and conscientious.
Contact Details
Please contact us if you would like further information on any of the current vacancies
ETL Systems Ltd
Coldwell Radio Station
Madley
Hereford
HR2 9NE
Tel: +44-(0)-1981-259-020
Fax: +44-(0)-1981-259-021
E-mail: careers@etlsystems.com
Web: www.etlsystems.com
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