Electronics Bench Technician

QBYSS; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QBYSS in Cranfield is seeking an Electronics Bench Technician for a full-time, on-site role. You will modify and rework PCBAs, perform hand soldering, and help with test equipment fabrication and box builds.

You will inspect and test electronic units, diagnose faults, and follow engineering instructions. Daily duties include maintaining tools, following ESD and safety procedures, and recording work, while collaborating with engineering and production teams to boost reliability.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in electronics technology and understanding of power conversion circuits.
• Proficient in hand soldering for through-hole and surface-mount with IPC-standard quality awareness.
• Experience maintaining and repairing electronic equipment and test fixtures in production or lab settings.
• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Modify and rework PCBAs and perform bare-board population with hand soldering per quality standards.
• Test, diagnose faults, and troubleshoot electronic units per engineering instructions and documentation.
• Maintain tools and equipment, ensure ESD safety, and document work performed.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to support continuous improvement and reliability.

Skills

Soldering

IPC standards

Reading schematics

ESD procedures

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Job description

Company Description

QBYSS is a fast-growing power conversion technology company founded in 2019 by industry leaders with over 35 years of experience across military, medical, industrial, and commercial sectors. The company is focused on redefining how power is distributed and used, delivering ultra-efficient, software-defined digital power solutions that replace traditional analogue architectures. QBYSS develops proprietary technology to increase efficiency, reduce footprint, and provide precision control and real-time performance for applications ranging from low-powered devices to global data centers and infrastructure. With a market-leading portfolio and a global vision, QBYSS aims to be the technology of choice for ultra-efficient, safe, and high-reliability power conversion.

Role Description

The Electronics Bench Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Cranfield. This role involves performing modification and rework on PCBAs, bare board population using hand soldering techniques to meet quality and safety standards plus test equipment fabrication and box builds. The technician may be required to inspect and test electronic units, diagnose faults, and carry out troubleshooting and repair activities in line with engineering instructions and documentation. Daily responsibilities include maintaining tools and equipment, following ESD and safety procedures, updating records of work performed, collaborating with engineering and production teams, and supporting continuous improvement in processes and product reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Electronics Technology and Electricity for understanding power conversion circuits and electronic assemblies.
• Proficient Soldering skills, including through-hole and surface-mount rework, with attention to IPC or similar quality standards
• Experience in Maintenance & Repair of electronic equipment and test fixtures in a production or Lab environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with ESD-safe working practices and relevant safety regulations.
• Comfortable using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to work accurately with small components.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in electronics manufacturing, rework, or repair; vocational training or qualification in electronics or related field is beneficial.