Electronic Technician

KO2 Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist electronics company in Newcastle is seeking an Electronics Technician to join its dynamic engineering team. In this role, you'll test and verify electronic products, ensuring quality and performance across systems and sub-assemblies. The ideal candidate will have practical experience, an understanding of electronic circuits, and the ability to troubleshoot issues both remotely and on-site. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Flexible company culture

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in testing electronics and fault finding.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment.
• Strong ability to document and report technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Test and verify electronic products at various levels.
• Provide technical support to customers remotely and on-site.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and reports.
• Participate in quality control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Practical experience testing electronic systems, modules, or sub-assemblies

Ability to use electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)

Understanding of electronic circuits and components

Experience supporting fault finding and troubleshooting at hardware level

Basic understanding of embedded firmware and test software verification

Ability to produce clear technical documentation and test reports

Strong problem-solving skills

Willingness to support customers both remotely and on-site

Education

HNC or higher in Electronics or a related discipline

Equivalent hands-on industry experience

Job description

Job Description

Position: Electronics Technician

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

An established electronics business based in Newcastle is seeking an Electronics Technician to join its highly skilled engineering team. The company delivers bespoke electronic solutions to global customers and offers a supportive, hands‑on working environment where variety, learning, and technical challenge are part of everyday life.

The Role

As an Electronics Technician, you will play a key role in the testing, verification, and support of electronic products. You will work across system, module, and sub‑assembly level, using a wide range of hardware and software tools to ensure product quality and performance.

The role includes stress, thermal, and performance testing, alongside supporting the verification of embedded firmware and bespoke test software. You will also provide technical support to customers, both remotely and on‑site, helping to diagnose and resolve electronic and system‑level issues.

In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, including engineering test records and reports, while supporting quality control activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Required Skills & Experience

• Practical experience testing electronic systems, modules, or sub‑assemblies
• Ability to use electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)
• Understanding of electronic circuits and components
• Experience supporting fault finding and troubleshooting at hardware level
• Basic understanding of embedded firmware and test software verification
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and test reports
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to support customers both remotely and on‑site when required

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Electronics or a related discipline (preferred)
• Equivalent hands‑on industry experience will also be considered

About You

The business is open to applications from bright graduates with a strong interest in electronics through to experienced Electronics Technicians. A practical mindset, enthusiasm for electronics, and a proactive approach to learning are key to success in this role.

What's on Offer

• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to bespoke and technically varied projects
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexible and friendly company culture
• Opportunity to grow and progress within the business

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Electronics Technician, please apply today with an up‑to‑date CV.