Electronics Lab Technician

Mid-Way Supply, Inc.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Bristol is seeking a motivated Electronics Lab Technician. In this role, you'll populate and solder PCBs, diagnose faults, and support new product development. Candidates should have a degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and 13 years of commercial experience in a relevant field. This is an onsite position with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 13 years of commercial experience in an electronics lab, manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Strong hands-on skills in PCB population and soldering.

Responsibilities

• Populate and solder PCBs to a high standard.
• Diagnose and repair PCB faults and perform rework.
• Carry out functional testing of electronic assemblies.

Skills

PCB population

Soldering (through-hole and SMD)

Fault finding and problem solving

Use of test equipment

Education

Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supply

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electronics Lab Technician

Location: North Bristol (onsite)

Salary: £20-£30k (Depending on Experience)

We are seeking a hands-on and highly motivated Electronics Lab Technician to join a growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who is looking to develop their technical skills within a collaborative and innovative environment. You will be responsible for populating and soldering PCBs, diagnosing and fixing faults at component level, and testing assemblies using existing test rigs, while also supporting general lab and workshop tasks.

Responsibilities

• Populate and solder PCBs (through-hole and SMD) to a high standard.
• Diagnose and repair PCB faults and perform rework when required.
• Carry out functional testing of electronic assemblies using established test rigs and procedures.
• Support prototype builds and new product development activities.
• Maintain accurate build, repair and test records.
• Assist with mechanical assembly tasks.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 13 years of commercial experience in an electronics lab, manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Strong hands-on skills in PCB population, soldering (through-hole and SMD) and rework.
• Experience using test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
• Fault-finding and problem-solving skills at component and board level.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and manual assembly skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and hardworking with a positive attitude.

How to Apply

If interested, please send over an updated CV.