Electronics Technician

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Electronics Technician to join their team in the aerospace communication sector. This role offers the chance to work hands-on with cutting-edge hardware, tackling real-world engineering challenges. As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for producing high-quality hardware builds while developing an antenna platform that addresses critical power consumption and heat issues. If you are passionate about electronics and eager to excel in your field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Life insurance

Medical insurance provision

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in soldering techniques with IPC qualification.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering at PCB level according to IPC standards.
• Inspect hardware builds for quality and conformity.

Skills

Soldering electronic components

IPC certification

Through-hole soldering

Surface-mount rework

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Hands-on semiconductor test experience

Test software programming languages

Education

HND/HNC in Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Join a company as an Electronics Technician who is looking to excel in their field and become an industry leader in aerospace communication. They aim to grow their team by adding a talented and motivated technician with experience in soldering techniques to be responsible for producing high-quality hardware builds. You will work hands-on with cutting-edge hardware and tackle real-world engineering challenges while working towards a shared goal of developing an antenna platform that addresses power consumption and heat issues. The Electronics Technician should have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities of the Electronics Technician (lab-based):

1. Perform soldering at the PCB level using both through-hole and surface-mount component soldering techniques according to IPC standards.
2. Read and interpret schematics and work instructions to understand soldering requirements and specifications.
3. Prepare components for PCBs, including cleaning, tinning, and flux application as necessary.
4. Inspect hardware builds for solder connection quality, completeness, and conformity to IPC standards.
5. Modify and rework faulty components as necessary through inspection and debugging methodologies.

Skills needed for this Electronics Technician role:

• Experience in soldering electronic components – IPC qualified.
• Through-hole soldering and surface-mount rework experience to IPC certification.
• HND/HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Desirable: Hands-on semiconductor test experience, including wafer probing, packing testing, and automated test systems.
• Desirable: Familiarity with test software programming languages (e.g., LabVIEW, Python).

Benefits include:

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays).
• Life insurance.
• Medical insurance provision.
• Cycle to work scheme.

What’s next?

If you’re an Electronics Technician seeking an exciting new challenge within a great company, please apply today to learn more!

For more information on this role or others, contact Zoe Cane to discuss.