Aerospace Microelectronics Assembly Technician

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Mental health support

Continuous learning

Job summary

Leonardo in Luton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join a high-precision production team in a cleanroom environment. You will perform delicate assembly, inspection, and finishing on electro‑mechanical, electronic and microelectronic products, using microscopes, hand tools and specialist equipment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, following procedures, and maintaining strict quality controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, or engineering.
• Ability to assemble small, delicate, high-precision components.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, and procedures.
• Experience soldering to IPC standards; IPC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex electro-mechanical, electronic, and microelectronic products.
• Perform micro-scale assembly using hand tools, tweezers, microscopes, magnification systems, and specialist equipment.
• Carry out soldering and wiring activities in accordance with IPC and company standards.
• Perform fine alignment, fitting, adjustment, and interconnection of components within tight manufacturing tolerances.
• Handle fragile and miniature components, including micro-electronics and fine wires.
• Operate production equipment and support manufacturing processes following procedures.
• Complete repeat production activities and low- volume, high- complexity assembly work.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections using microscopes and magnification equipment.
• Raise quality notifications and support root cause investigations when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Fine motor skills

Reading drawings

Quality awareness

Education

IPC certifications (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610)

Tools

Microscopes

Pick-and-place machinery

Soldering equipment

ESD control equipment

Magnification systems

Job description

Leonardo in Luton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join a high-precision production team in a cleanroom environment. You will perform delicate assembly, inspection, and finishing on electro‑mechanical, electronic and microelectronic products, using microscopes, hand tools and specialist equipment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, following procedures, and maintaining strict quality controls.