Electronic Technician

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is looking for an Electronic Technician to join our Falkirk client’s team. You’ll diagnose and repair VF drives, HMIs and circuit boards across diverse industries, using schematics and datasheets to guide precise fault-finding.

Strong electronics knowledge, SMD repair skills and careful adherence to safety and quality procedures are essential. You’ll gain varied, hands-on work in a fast-paced technical environment.

Qualifications

• Strong electronics knowledge with the ability to read schematics and datasheets.
• Hands-on repair skills down to surface mount (SMD) level.
• Experience using datasheets to fault-find on complex circuits.
• Able to work safely and follow quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults on circuit boards and electronic systems using schematics and component datasheets.
• Carrying out detailed repairs: testing and replacing components, re-soldering connections and bringing equipment back into service.
• Using soldering irons, hot air rework stations, multimeters, oscilloscopes and other test equipment to make precise repairs and adjustments.
• Carrying out routine maintenance to prevent future failures and make equipment last longer.
• Recording repair procedures, replaced components and work carried out, for quality control and future reference.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

SMD repair skills

Read schematics

Datasheet fault-finding

Tools

Soldering irons

Hot air rework stations

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

IPC J-STD-001

Job description

Electronic Technician

Location: Falkirk

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE

About the role

Do you like working out what's wrong with a circuit and fixing it? We're looking for an Electronic Technician to join our clients team in Falkirk. You'll diagnose and repair VF drives, HMIs and circuit boards from a wide range of industries.

Each job is different and needs real problem-solving. You'll use your electronics knowledge and soldering skills to deliver high-quality repairs that keep our customers' operations running.

What you'll be doing

• Diagnosing faults on circuit boards and electronic systems using schematics and component datasheets
• Carrying out detailed repairs: testing and replacing components, re-soldering connections and bringing equipment back into service
• Using soldering irons, hot air rework stations, multimeters, oscilloscopes and other test equipment to make precise repairs and adjustments
• Carrying out routine maintenance to prevent future failures and make equipment last longer
• Recording repair procedures, replaced components and work carried out, for quality control and future reference

What we're looking for

• Strong electronics knowledge, with the ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets
• Hands-on repair skills down to surface mount (SMD) level
• Experience using datasheets to fault-find on complex circuits
• Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies - IPC J-STD-001
• The ability to work efficiently while following safety standards and quality procedures
• A motivated, methodical approach and an eye for detail

Why join?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience
• Varied, hands-on work across many types of equipment and industries
• A supportive team that's focused on doing excellent repair work
• The chance to build your skills in a fast-paced technical environment