Electronic Assembly Technician

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electronics Assembly Technician in Nottingham. This role involves assembling prototype PCBs and working closely with engineers to improve design and performance. The ideal candidate has strong PCB assembly experience and a meticulous eye for detail. This position offers a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PCB assembly and soldering of miniature SMD packages.
• Comfortable using benchtop equipment such as ovens and hot air rework tools.
• Meticulous eye for detail and passion for precision.

Responsibilities

• Rapid assembly of prototype PCBs sourced from external manufacturers.
• Hands-on bring-up testing of assembled boards.
• Manufacture wiring harnesses and integrate PCBs into hardware.

Skills

PCB assembly and soldering

Building and assembling electronic PCBs

Using benchtop equipment

Attention to detail

Tools

KiCAD

EAGLE

Altium

Job description

Overview

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Up to £35,000

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge electronics? Do you thrive on precision, problem-solving, and seeing your work come to life in real products? KO2's client, an innovative technology company based in Nottingham, is looking for a talented Electronics Assembly Technician to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on with advanced electronics, from prototype PCB assembly through to full product integration, with the chance to directly shape design and manufacturing processes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Rapid assembly of prototype PCBs (from medium to miniature scale) sourced from external manufacturers.
• Hands-on bring-up testing of assembled boards.
• Manufacture of wiring harnesses and integration of PCBs into hardware products.
• Identifying, evaluating, and testing external ISO 13485 accredited electronics assemblers and suppliers.
• Feeding back into the design process to improve manufacturability and performance.
• Working closely alongside other engineers in the team.

Must-haves

• Strong experience in PCB assembly and soldering of miniature SMD packages.
• Experience in building and assembling electronic PCBs.
• Comfortable using benchtop equipment such as ovens, hotplates, and hot air rework tools.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for precision.

Nice-to-haves

• IPC certification.
• Solid grasp of electronic circuits and components.
• Experience with electronic circuit design.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (KiCAD, EAGLE, Altium).
• Experience debugging circuits and interpreting assembly instructions.
• Layout experience on stripboard / matrix board.
• Awareness of ISO 13485 quality standards.
• Confident communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly.

Why Apply?

This is more than just an electronics assembly technician role - it's a chance to be part of a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence the design, development, and production of innovative electronics. You'll be working in a supportive environment with plenty of scope to learn, grow, and leave your mark on breakthrough products.

Apply today via KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions with an up-to-date CV