Electronic Engineering Lab Technician

European Foundation for Business Qualification (EFBQ); Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company in Stevenage is seeking a Lab Technician to maintain high standards across lab operations. The role involves ensuring safety and cleanliness, supporting engineering teams, and managing lab activities. Applicants should have proven experience in lab environments and relevant IPC certifications. This position offers training and development opportunities at the company's headquarters.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Coffee shop

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering lab environments.
• Valid IPC certifications demonstrating assembly standards.
• Strong knowledge of ESD protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab housekeeping and ensure a clean environment.
• Support lab users and coordinate project schedules.
• Assist with lab activities and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Managing and maintaining engineering lab environments

IPC certifications in J-STD-001

IPC-A-610 certification

Knowledge of ESD protocols

Job description

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UKs Ministry of Defence, is seeking an Electronic Engineering professional to lead the design, development, and production transfer of MBDA UK electronics equipment. To meet growing project demands, the team is expanding across all three UK sites and enhancing lab facilities. As a result, Lab Technicians are needed to ensure labs are well-maintained, efficiently run, and support high standards of engineering delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Electronic Engineering Lab Manager, the Lab Technician will play a vital role in maintaining high standards across lab operations. This includes ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficiency while supporting engineering teams with technical tasks and stakeholder coordination.

• Maintain lab housekeeping and ensure a clean, organised environment at all times
• Support lab users with proper use of stores and materials
• Coordinate project schedules and lab usage requirements
• Assist with lab activities, including monitoring tests and performing CCA rework to IPC standards
• Manage calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and assets
• Assemble and disassemble test setups and fixtures as needed
• Train lab users in basic lab skills such as soldering, crimping, and equipment use
• Oversee lab security and access control for authorised personnel only
• Liaise with Electronic Engineering stakeholders including project managers and governance teams
• Collaborate with wider MBDA teams including logistics, facilities, manufacturing, and security
  
  

What do you need?:

• Proven experience in managing and maintaining engineering lab environments to industry standards
• Valid IPC certifications in J-STD-001 and IPC-7721, demonstrating compliance with recognised electronic assembly standards
• IPC-A-610 certification highly advantageous for ensuring quality and reliability in electronic assemblies
• Strong working knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protocols and best practices for safe handling of sensitive components
  
  

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More About The Role

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.

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