Electronics Lab Technician – Optical R&D & Prototyping

Lumai Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Option Scheme

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Cycle to Work

£500 Annual Development Budget

Subsidised On-site Lunches

Job summary

Lumai Limited in Oxford is seeking an experienced Electronics Lab Technician to support cutting-edge optical computing research. You will own the electronics lab, manage stock, and lead assembly and testing of prototypes alongside optics and mechanical teams.

The role requires hands-on expertise with soldering, lab instruments, 3D printers, and test workflows. A proactive mindset and safety-focused approach are essential to thrive in our fast-moving startup.

Qualifications

• Experience running and maintaining electronics labs and test rigs.
• Proficiency with soldering and PCB assembly tasks.
• Ability to document test procedures accurately.
• Interest in learning new lab equipment and processes.
• Ability to balance project constraints with timelines.
• Experience with safety compliance in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage optical and electronics labs, ensuring efficient operations and safety.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate restocking for continuous work.
• Maintain equipment and track calibration schedules.
• Support R&D projects by executing test protocols and assembling prototypes.

Skills

Lab inventory management

Oscilloscopes

Soldering

PCB rework

Safety compliance

Test protocol execution

Proactive learner

Hands-on electronics assembly

Tools

XJTAG

3D printers

Laser systems

Soldering stations

Programmable reflow ovens

Boundary scan (JTAG)

Job description

Lumai Limited in Oxford is seeking an experienced Electronics Lab Technician to support cutting-edge optical computing research. You will own the electronics lab, manage stock, and lead assembly and testing of prototypes alongside optics and mechanical teams.

The role requires hands-on expertise with soldering, lab instruments, 3D printers, and test workflows. A proactive mindset and safety-focused approach are essential to thrive in our fast-moving startup.