Electronics Technician

YT Technologies; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Half-day Fridays

Training support

Friendly team

Job summary

YT Technologies in Cranfield is seeking an Electronics Technician to join a hands-on R&D bench team. You will build prototypes, rework boards, and support workshop activities alongside design engineers.

The role emphasizes practical skills over formal qualifications, with opportunities to work under a microscope, perform manual soldering, and contribute to varied projects in a collaborative environment. Flexible hours with training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven bench experience in manual PCB soldering and rework (PTH/SMD).
• Ability to work under a microscope.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, box building, and cable loom.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Desirable: BGA experience, IPC certifications, or Altium Viewer familiarity (training provided).

Responsibilities

• PCB rework and assembly: hand-solder, modify, and repair PTH and SMD assemblies.
• Specialist equipment: use rework stations, soldering tools, and optical microscopes daily.
• Mechanical and box build: assemble enclosures, wire harnesses, crimps, and test rigs.
• Team support: procure parts via BOMs, raise POs, follow ESD procedures, and document work.

Skills

Bench PCB soldering & rework

Microscope work

Mechanical assembly & box building

Read BOMs & drawings

BGA experience

IPC certifications

Altium Viewer familiarity

Tools

Rework stations

Soldering tools

Optical microscopes

Job description

Electronics Technician

Cranfield

£33,000-£40,000

The Role

Join a growing R&D team in a hands-on bench technician role where practical skill matters far more than formal qualifications. You will work closely with design engineers to build prototypes, rework boards, and support workshop activities.

Key Responsibilities

• PCB Rework & Assembly: Hand-solder, modify, and repair PTH and SMD assemblies
• Specialist Equipment: Use rework stations, soldering tools, and optical microscopes daily.
• Mechanical & Box Build: Assemble enclosures, wire harnesses, crimps, and test rigs.
• Team Support: Procure parts via BOMs, raise POs, follow ESD procedures, and document your work.

What We're Looking For

• Proven bench experience in manual PCB soldering and rework (PTH/SMD).
• Comfortable working under a microscope.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, box building, and cable looming.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, assembly drawings, and work instructions accurately.
• Desirable: BGA experience, IPC certifications, or Altium Viewer familiarity (training provided).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flexible hours with a half-day finish every Friday
• Support to gain recognised qualifications and develop your skills
• Varied, engaging projects with a friendly team