Assembly & Test Operative

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a hands-on Assembly & Test Technician to support the scale-up of a new electro-mechanical product. Youd build, test, and refine bespoke assemblies and ensure quality as orders come in.

You will work closely with engineering to troubleshoot real-world issues, iterate on designs, and improve production processes in a fast-paced environment. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electronics assembly, wiring, and hardware testing experience.
• Some mechanical engineering experience is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a fast-paced, low-volume production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control during production.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and assemble electronic boards, wiring, and mechanical components in-house.
• Conduct end-of-line testing and troubleshoot electronic and hardware faults during low-volume production.
• Collaborate with engineering to iterate on designs and refine product issues during rollout.
• Help maintain efficient shop-floor workflows and reduce administrative burdens for technical staff.
• Coordinate with PCB assembly providers and manage incoming components.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Wiring

Hardware testing

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Assembly & Test Technician to join the team as our client scales up their production environment for their newly developed electro-mechanical product. With testing nearing completion and strong initial orders secured, this role is critical to building, testing, and refining bespoke and low-volume electro-mechanical assemblies in-house.

Because this is a newly scaling product line entering its first year of rollout, you will work closely with engineering to troubleshoot real-world issues, iterate on designs, and ensure seamless production quality.

Assembly & Test Technician - Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Assembly & Integration: Build, wire, and assemble electronic boards, electrical wiring, and mechanical components in-house.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct comprehensive end-of-line testing, identify performance issues, and troubleshoot electronic/hardware faults and mechanical issues during low-volume production runs.
• Product Iteration & Refinement: Collaborate with the engineering team to fix, modify, and improve product designs as challenges arise during the initial year of product rollout.
• Shop-Floor Efficiency: Work alongside supporting project administration staff to ensure technical personnel remain focused on core shop-floor manufacturing and testing rather than administrative burdens.
• Sub-Assembly Management: Coordinate with sub-contracted PCB assembly providers (handling machine-placed, densely populated multi-level boards) and manage internal receiving/verification of components.

Assembly & Test Technician - Key Qualifications & Skills

• Proven background in hands-on electronics assembly, wiring, and hardware testing alongside some mechanical engineering experience
• Experience working with low-volume, bespoke, or complex electronic systems.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where products are actively maturing and requiring iterative problem-solving and engineering fixes.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control during production runs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across engineering and production teams.

Assembly, Test Technician, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical