Alignment Technician - Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

• Operate assigned equipment as instructed
• Ensure equipment remains in good repair and calibration
• Align filters to correct radio frequency
• Read work instructions, performance specifications and schematics to determine testing procedures and equipment to be used
• Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies and parts under specified environmental conditions such as temperature change, vibration, pressure and humidity.
• Calibrate test instruments according to specifications
• Connect test instruments according to specifications
• Connect unit to be tested to test equipment such as network analyzer
• Ability to interpret output signal of network analyzer (dBm vs frequency) while aligning tuning elements to meet specified parameters.
• Compare results with specifications and record test data
• Analyze test results on defective units to determine cause of failure
• Perform basic troubleshooting on assigned filters as needed
• Complete all assigned tasks with a high level of quality in time frame provided
• Assist Engineering in development of documentation and processes as it relates to the tuning function
• Assist/resolve product, process and design problems
• Test, troubleshoot and repair all types of filters

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Read drawings, schematics, and process instructions
• Use mechanical inspection tools including but not limited to:  calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, thread gauges, microscope
• Interpret technical documents
• Use hand tools to complete assigned tasks
• Identify process problems
• Learn  & apply information in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with peers and leaders
• Willingly work with others to achieve team goals
• Follow all company policies, procedures and work instructions

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)