Electronics Lab Technician

Matchbox; Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option package

Performance Bonus

Income protection Insurance

Healthy work environment with large/sm

Snacks & drinks and team lunches

Barista coffee

Job summary

Morse Micro, Australia’s leading semiconductor company, is hiring an Electronic Assembler to join a high‑performance team. You will solder/microsolder onto PCBAs, assemble and test products, and assist in rework and prototype testing as part of ongoing R&D support.

You’ll participate in inventory, labeling, and quality improvement activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. The role requires IPC experience (preferred), familiarity with small component sizes, and strong attention to

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electronic Assembler in electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with 0603/0402 (and occasionally 0201) components.
• IPC certification is preferred (current or past).
• Proficient with common hand tools used in electronic production.

Responsibilities

• Solder/microsolder components onto PCBAs per work instructions.
• Assemble and test products following procedures and training.
• Support rework, prototype building, and R&D testing activities.
• Contribute to lab and production ops, including setup and maintenance.
• Assist with receiving, inventory, labeling, and stock control.
• Maintain quality control and suggest process improvements.
• Update documentation and provide process feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-motivation

Reliability

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

IPC-certified

Tools

Cutters

Pliers

Tweezers

Wire strippers

Screwdrivers

Job description

Morse Micro is shaping the future of Wi‑Fi technology for the multi‑billion dollar Internet of Things markets. At Morse Micro you will be working with experienced professionals and engineers, some of whom are the team that invented the original Wi‑Fi technology that is ubiquitous today.

Responsibilities:

• Soldering/Microsoldering electronic components onto PCBAs
• Assembling and testing products in accordance with work instructions and provided training
• Assist in rework and modification tasks, including supporting R&D activities (for example, building and testing prototype boards or assemblies)
• Getting involved in all areas of lab and production operations including setup, maintenance and support activities, as‑required basis.
• Assist in receiving goods and other inventory management tasks, including serialisation and labeling processes, stocktake, putting away stock
• Contributing to best practice quality control and continuous improvement activities
• Update documentation where appropriate
• Provide feedback to improve processes and systems

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an Electronic Assembler within an electronic engineering or manufacturing background would be ideal.
• Ideally experienced in soldering small electronic components (0603, 0402, and sometimes 0201 sizes).
• Ideally IPC-certified (either current or previously)
• Be familiar with hand tools that are commonly used in electronic production (cutters, pliers, tweezers, wire strippers, screwdrivers etc)
• Have experience following testing procedures and using test jigs/fixtures (including running command line programs on the terminal via serial communications)
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive attitude as well as respect for other team members.
• Reliable & punctual.
• Ability to organise and prioritise several tasks.
• Self‑motivated and with an enthusiastic approach.
• The applicant would preferably have a strong recent work history in the Electronic manufacturing field.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + excellent stock option package
• Performance Bonus opportunity
• Income protection Insurance
• Healthy work environment with sit/stand desks and large screens
• Lots of snacks & drinks, including barista coffee, Friday team lunches & some of the world’s best beers
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home policy
• Community & social groups and much more
• Join a high performing, inclusive company where you can make a real impact

Who we are:

Morse Micro is Australia’s largest semiconductor company building Wi‑Fi HaLow (802.11ah) chips for the Internet of Things (IoT). We are a team of wireless experts that love to work hard, innovate & invent. Together, we are building the world’s lowest power Wi‑Fi technology that will enable billions of IoT devices to connect securely to the internet. We are a global team with offices in Sydney, Picton & Melbourne (Australia), Irvine & San Jose (USA), Bangalore (India), Cambridge (UK), Hangzhou & Shenzen (China), Taipei (Taiwan) and Tokyo (Japan).