Electronics Technician

Solid State PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

All Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Solid State PLC is looking for an enthusiastic Electronics Technician to join our production team in Langley. In this role, you will support the assembly, testing, and repair of specialist electronic imaging products delivered globally.

Key responsibilities include electronic testing, fault finding, and mechanical assembly. Candidates should have a recognised qualification in Electronics and relevant experience. Join us to work on innovative technology and take part in our commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electronics Technician.
• Experience assembling, testing, and repairing electronic products.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and fault-find to component level.

Responsibilities

• Electronic testing of company products.
• Fault finding and repair to component level.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production.

Skills

Electronics testing

Fault finding

Mechanical assembly

SMT soldering

Attention to detail

Collaborative working

Education

Recognised qualification in Electronics

Tools

Electronic test equipment

CAD tools (SolidWorks or Solid Edge)

ECAD tools (Altium)

Job description

Security Clearance

Security Clearance: This role is subject to successful completion of BPSS clearance prior to commencement. Please review our Security Clearance Guidance for Applicants before applying.

About Us

Active Silicon - Shaping the Future of Imaging Technology

Active Silicon designs and manufactures advanced imaging and embedded vision products used across manufacturing, life sciences, medical imaging, security, and robotics. Our technology powers critical applications worldwide, and we work closely with customers to deliver tailored, high-performance solutions. As part of the Solid-State plc group, we combine innovation, quality, and expertise to make a real impact.

Join us and help deliver cutting-edge technology that drives industries forward.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-focused Electronics Technician to join our collaborative production team supporting the assembly, test, and repair of specialist electronic imaging products delivered to customers globally.

Working from our Operations Facility in Langley, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable products to a diverse international customer base while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within production.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronic testing of company products
• Fault finding and repair to component level
• Re-work and repair of failed units
• Mechanical assembly of product sub-assemblies
• Optical inspection of products and components
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Electronics (Apprenticeship desirable)
• Previous experience as an Electronics Technician
• Experience assembling, testing, and repairing electronic products
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and fault-find to component level
• SMT soldering and re-work experience
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment
• Strong attention to detail and collaborative working approach

Desirable

• Experience with computer vision, machine vision, or camera systems
• Prototype builds and cable assembly experience
• Knowledge of PCB layouts and ECAD tools such as Altium
• Experience using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Solid Edge
• Experience within regulated industries such as Medical, Aerospace, Defence, or Automotive

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work on innovative electronic imaging technology supplied to customers worldwide

Be part of a collaborative and technically skilled production environment

Gain exposure across assembly, testing, fault finding and repair activities on specialist electronic products

Play a key role in delivering high-quality products supporting advanced imaging and vision applications

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and process development initiatives

Work within a growing technology business focused on innovation, quality and engineering excellence

Broaden technical capability across electronics, imaging systems and production engineering activities

Benefits For You

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service
• Pensions Plan
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• All Employee Share Plan

We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.