Internship

Trainee Quality Control Inspector

Posted on 7/21/2026

Trexon

Trexon

501-1,000 employees

High-performance wire and cable solutions

No salary listed

Aberdeen, UK

In Person

On-site in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

Category
QA & Testing (1)

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Requirements
  • National 5 in Mathematics or equivalent
  • Two years of experience in a workshop environment
  • Experience working with fibre optics is preferred but not required
  • Understanding of technical drawings/ wiring schematics is preferred but not essential
  • Good communication skills and effective team player
  • Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft office
  • Good organization skills with an ability to develop creative solutions to problems
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Excellent attention to detail
Responsibilities
  • Visual and dimensional inspection against drawings / test procedures
  • Reading internal and third-party drawings
  • Hydrostatic pressure testing of internal and third-party connectors, connector assemblies and cables
  • Air / gas pressure testing of internal and third-party connectors
  • Hydraulic pressure testing of inserts and connectors
  • Electrical and fibre optics testing of connectors, connector assemblies and cables
  • First off, in-process and FAT testing. This will include but not be limited to terminations, insulation resistance, operational tests and voltage checks
  • Goods inward inspection of customer owned / issued products
  • Fault finding and reporting deficient work that does not comply with contract specifications, Hydro Group IMS, drawings and technical standards
  • Liaise with Production, Engineering, third-party inspection bodies, project management and customer representatives
  • Creating documentation packages to both internal and customer specific requirements
  • Interpreting and analysing test results
  • Ensuring all measuring equipment is kept safe, maintained, clean and within calibration
  • Conducting daily surveillances of to ensure compliance to contract requirements
  • Raising non-conformance reports
  • Ensuring that all quality procedures have been followed and applied prior to dispatch of product
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with fibre optics is preferred but not required
  • Understanding of technical drawings/ wiring schematics is preferred but not essential

Trexon Global provides high-performance wire and cable solutions for industrial, aerospace, defense, and telecommunications sectors. Its products are engineered to meet complex configurations and critical functions, and are designed to perform reliably in demanding environments. The company works by collaborating closely with customers to identify and specify the right wire and cable solutions that enhance performance and maximize uptime, then sells these specialized products across its brands. Trexon differentiates itself through deep multi-industry expertise, a broad range of offerings from its brands, and a customer-focused development process that tailors solutions to each application. The overarching goal is to help customers achieve higher performance and greater uptime by supplying tailored, reliable wiring and cabling solutions.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

Macedonia, Ohio

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • Amphenol's $1B acquisition integrates Trexon into defense portfolio with $290M 2025 sales.
  • IPG divestiture to Amphenol on February 8, 2024, sharpens aerospace/defense focus.
  • Audax enabled 11 acquisitions since 2021, including CEPA and 603 Manufacturing.

What critics are saying

  • DoD blocks Amphenol acquisition in 3-6 months over supply chain consolidation.
  • Integration disrupts customers, losing 50-70% to TE Connectivity in 12-24 months.
  • Amphenol leverages IPG expertise to undercut Trexon's aerospace in 6-12 months.

What makes Trexon unique

  • Trexon delivers high-reliability interconnects for defense and space markets.
  • Engineered Products Group features Cicoil, EZ Form Cable, and Hydro Group brands.
  • Specializes in harsh-environment cables for quantum computing and AI applications.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
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