Electrical Assembly Technician

Voltech Instruments; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltech Instruments is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician to support the production team in assembling, testing, and quality inspection of electronic products.

The role focuses on building electronic assemblies, including PCB assemblies and power boards, with hands-on soldering and conformal coating work to meet high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or production environments.
• Hands-on experience with soldering and PCB assembly.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
• Experience assembling electronic components and wiring systems.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic products, PCB assemblies, and power boards according to procedures and work instructions.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly tasks, including wiring, component fitting and hardware installation.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Ensure all assemblies are completed accurately and meet quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections of completed assemblies and report defects.

Skills

Soldering

PCB Assembly

Conformal Coating

Reading Schematics

Quality Inspection

Wiring

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Power Supplies

Soldering Iron

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Assembly Technician to support our production team in the assembly, testing, and quality inspection of electronic products.

This is a hands-on role focused on building and assembling electronic assemblies, including power boards, PCB assemblies, and related components. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with soldering, PCB assembly, conformal coating, and following detailed manufacturing procedures to ensure products meet high-quality standards.

You will work closely with the Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support the manufacturing of reliable electronic equipment used by customers worldwide.

Why Join Voltech?

Work on advanced electronic test equipment used globally in the power electronics industry.

Be part of an experienced engineering and manufacturing team.

Gain hands-on experience with PCB assembly, electronics production, and testing.

Play a key role in ensuring product quality and reliability.

Join a company with over 40 years of innovation and industry expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & PCB Assembly

Assemble electronic products, PCB assemblies, and power boards according to manufacturing procedures and work instructions.

Perform mechanical and electrical assembly tasks, including wiring, component fitting, and hardware installation.

Read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

Ensure all assemblies are completed accurately and meet required quality standards.

Perform visual inspections of completed assemblies.

Soldering & PCB Rework

Perform soldering and de-soldering of electronic components.

Assemble through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) components where required.

Carry out PCB modifications, component replacement, and minor rework activities.

Inspect solder joints to ensure quality and reliability.

Identify and report soldering defects or assembly issues.

Conformal Coating Application

Apply conformal coating to PCB assemblies following approved procedures.

Prepare boards for coating, including masking, cleaning, and inspection.

Ensure correct coating coverage and thickness requirements are achieved.

Perform visual inspection of coated assemblies to identify defects such as:

• Insufficient coverage

Maintain accurate records of coating processes and completed assemblies.

Assembly Testing & Quality Inspection

Perform basic electrical testing of completed assemblies.

Use test equipment such as:

• Digital multimeters
• Power supplies
• Other electronic test equipment

Identify assembly or wiring faults and elevate issues when required.

Support troubleshooting of failed assemblies with Production and Engineering teams.

Follow quality procedures to ensure products meet customer requirements.

Documentation & Process Compliance

Follow manufacturing procedures, assembly instructions, and quality requirements.

Complete production records and inspection documentation accurately.

Report issues, defects, or process improvements to supervisors and engineering teams.

Maintain a clean and organized workstation following health and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

Experience working in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or production environment.

Hands-on experience with soldering and PCB assembly.

Ability to read and follow technical drawings, procedures, and work instructions.

Experience assembling electronic components and wiring systems.

Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to work with small components and perform precision assembly tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PCB assembly and power electronics.

Experience with conformal coating processes and materials.

IPC soldering certification (IPC-A-610 / IPC-J-STD-001 preferred).

Experience with SMT and through-hole soldering.

Experience troubleshooting basic electrical faults.

Familiarity with electronic test equipment.

Experience working in a quality-controlled manufacturing environment.

Skills & Attributes

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.

Ability to follow detailed procedures consistently.

Reliable and organized.

Team player with good communication skills.

Commitment to producing high-quality work.

Working Conditions

Full-time position.

Bench-based electronics assembly role.

Work within a production and engineering environment.

Based at Voltech Instruments - Blackburn, Lancashire.

May involve repetitive precision assembly tasks and working with electronic components.

Experience:

• Electrical & PCB Assembly: 5 years (preferred)