Assembly Technician

Livelink Technology Ltd; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Livelink Aerospace, based in Havant, is seeking an Assembly Technician to join the production team. The role covers PCB assembly, prototype production, and hands-on assembly of electromechanical systems for aerospace applications.

Candidates will work at the Havant facility with occasional travel to Lavant for prototype projects. You will perform high-quality soldering, cable assembly, and document build logs while supporting DFx feedback to engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic and electromechanical assembly, ideally in aerospace/defense/automotive/medical devices.
• Proficiency in Through-Hole and SMT soldering.
• Strong knowledge of cable assembly, wiring, and loom work.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with IPC-standard inspection and PCB rework.

Responsibilities

• Conventional PCB assembly using through-hole and SMT technologies.
• High-standard hand soldering for Through-Hole and SMT components.
• Fabricate, route, and tie wiring harnesses and cable assemblies to aerospace specs.
• Assemble mechanical components with electronic systems (electromechanical assembly).
• Assemble first-run prototype builds and provide design-for-manufacture feedback.
• Perform visual/IPC inspections of own work and incoming assemblies.
• Carry out rework, trace repairs, and engineering modifications on populated PCBs.
• Follow schematics, wiring diagrams, and build logs for documentation.

Job description

Assembly Technician

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Hardware

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Havant

Compensation: £30,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

At Livelink Aerospace, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation. We pride ourselves on delivering high-reliability, cutting-edge technology. As we continue to scale our operations, we are seeking a detail-oriented and versatile Assembly Technician to join our production team.

In this role, you will work across both conventional PCB assembly and prototype development, playing a hands-on role in bringing our advanced aerospace systems to life.

As a Production Assembler / Assistant, you will be primarily based at our Havant facility, with occasional travel to our Lavant site to support prototype production and collaborative projects.

You will handle everything from high-precision soldering to complex electromechanical and cable assemblies. This is a brilliant opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys variety, hands-on problem-solving, and working on next-generation aerospace technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Conventional PCB Assembly: Populate and assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) using both through-hole and surface-mount technologies.
• SMT & Through-Hole Soldering: Perform high-standard hand soldering for Through-Hole population and SMT components.
• Cable & Loom Assembly: Fabricate, route, and tie complex wiring harnesses, looms, and cable assemblies to exact aerospace specifications.
• Electromechanical Assembly: Build, integrate, and package mechanical components with electronic systems.
• Prototype Production: Work closely with engineering teams to assemble first-run prototype builds, providing valuable feedback on design-for-manufacture (DFM).

• Inspection: Conduct thorough visual and IPC-standard inspections of your own work and incoming assemblies to ensure zero-defect production.
• Rework & Modifications: Perform precision rework, trace repairs, and engineering modifications on populated PCBs and assemblies.
• Documentation: Follow detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and build instructions, ensuring all assembly logs and quality documentation are accurately maintained.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in electronic and electromechanical assembly (ideally within aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical devices).
• Strong manual dexterity and proficiency in Through-Hole and SMT soldering.
• Deep understanding of cable assembly, wiring, and loom work.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Keen eye for detail with experience in IPC-standard inspection and PCB rework.