Assembly Technician

Platform Recruitment; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking an Electronics & Mechanical Technician in Linlithgow, Scotland, to support the engineering lab and develop power electronics prototypes and test rigs.

You will assemble, wire, test and maintain prototype hardware, manage lab equipment, and work across electronics and mechanical engineering in a hands-on, varied role. The position offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to energy efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in electronics/electrical engineering.
• Strong hand-soldering skills, including fine-pitch work and PCB rework.
• Experience reading assembly drawings, BOMs and engineering docs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lab, ensuring equipment is operational, safe and calibrated.
• Assemble power electronics systems from drawings and BOMs.
• Hand soldering, PCB assembly and board-level rework.
• Operate small-scale SMD pick-and-place and program new boards.
• Wire subsystems and perform initial testing.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Hand soldering

PCB rework

SMD pick-and-place

Wiring and testing

Troubleshooting

Tools

SMD pick-and-place equipment

Board-level test equipment

PCB rework tools

Job description

Electronics & Mechanical Technician | Linlithgow, Scotland | £25,000 - £50,000 DOE

An innovative and fast-growing technology company is developing advanced power electronics solutions designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

With applications spanning industrial motor drives, electric vehicles, HVAC, AI data centres and other high-performance technologies, the company is working on cutting-edge hardware that addresses some of the world's biggest energy challenges.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electronics & Mechanical Technician to support the smooth running of the engineering laboratory and the development of power electronics prototypes and test rigs.

You will be responsible for assembling, wiring, testing and maintaining prototype hardware, as well as managing laboratory equipment, components and materials. The role is varied and hands-on, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across both electronics and mechanical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the electronics and mechanical engineering laboratory, ensuring equipment is operational, safe and appropriately calibrated.
• Assemble power electronics systems, subsystems, prototypes and test rigs from engineering drawings, BOMs and other documentation.
• Carry out high-quality hand soldering, PCB assembly and board-level rework.
• Operate and set up small-scale SMD pick-and-place equipment, including programming equipment for new boards.
• Wire electrical and electronic subsystems and test rigs, carrying out initial testing to verify basic operation.

About You

The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience within electronics, electrical engineering, manufacturing, prototyping or a closely related environment.

You should have:

• 10+ years' relevant industry experience.
• Strong practical electronics assembly and hand-soldering skills, including fine-pitch work and PCB rework.
• Experience reading and working from assembly drawings, BOMs and engineering documentation.
• Experience operating small-scale SMD pick-and-place machinery, or the ability and willingness to learn.
• Good practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience wiring electrical/electronic systems and test equipment.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys working hands-on with a wide range of equipment and processes and who is comfortable moving between different areas of engineering.

Why Join?

• Work on innovative technology with a genuine environmental impact.
• Join a small, highly collaborative engineering team.
• Take ownership of a varied and hands-on technical role.
• Work across electronics, mechanical engineering, prototyping and test.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge power electronics technology.
• Have the opportunity to make a direct impact within a rapidly growing business.
• Occasional global travel may be required