Technician or Engineer (RF)

About us

Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TÜV SÜD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 26,000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide.

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise.

We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

We help our customers across the UK understand how technology can drive their business forward in a way that is safe, secure and sustainable.

Our UK team of over 600 technology experts provide unrivalled cross-sector experience, which makes us the first-choice partner for businesses from across a large range of industry sectors.

Your Tasks

Working as part of a team of Wireless Test Technicians and Engineers, you will contribute to the provision of a Wireless testing service, specifically performing RF (Radio Frequency) testing on a large variety of IoT Wireless technologies, such as WLAN 802.11, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Cellular (GSM / W-CDMA / LTE / 5G NR), SRD 433/868MHz, VHF, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Testing of wireless products to various test standards (the most common being ETSI and FCC) both within the wireless test labs at Octagon House and in-situ at the customer’s premises, which could be within the UK or overseas
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements or defined test plan supplied by the customer.
• Accurate recording test results using electronic logbook systems/production of test reports, following company quality procedures.
• Working with customers during attended testing.
• Close liaison with the Project Manager to ensure work is carried out accurately and within the timescales allowed.
• Development of test methods and other departmental documentation.

Your Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

The successful candidate will have/be:

• A degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or be able to demonstrate equivalent and relevant experience.
• Experience of using RF test equipment such as spectrum/network analyser, oscilloscope, signal generator, RF power meter etc.
• A good understanding of analogue and digital communications technologies
• IT proficient with the ability to use bespoke software and Microsoft packages including Windows, Word and Outlook.
• A good attention to detail and ability to follow concise processes
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn
• Flexible approach to work – willing to work overtime, shift-work or on customer sites when required.
• Ability to deliver work independently or as a team to defined deadlines
• Conscientious with good interpersonal, customer skills and commercial awareness
• Proven ability of documenting results accurately.

Desirable Criteria - it would also be beneficial, but not essential, to have:

Experience or familiarity with:

• Experience gained in performing RF accredited testing on Wireless technologies

Additional Information

Unfortunately we are unable to offer UK Visa Sponsorship for this position. Candidates should only apply if they have the right to work in the UK independently.

Employee Benefits

TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days' holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme.

We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services).

Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance. We will open up as many jobs as possible to flexible working arrangements, regardless of an individual’s length of service.

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