Junior Electronics Technician

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD; Falkirk; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD seeks a Junior Electronic Technician in Falkirk. You will learn to diagnose and repair VF drives, HMIs, and circuit boards across industries, with support from experienced technicians. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and on-the-job training with a focus on quality repairs to keep customers running.

You will work with soldering skills, use test equipment, and build a solid foundation in electronics while following safety and quality procedures.

Qualifikationen

• A qualification in electronics or electrical engineering (e.g. HNC, HND, apprenticeship or similar), or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Ability to read basic schematics and datasheets
• Some soldering experience, including potential SMD rework
• IPC J-STD-001 certification is desirable but training can be provided

Aufgaben

• Diagnosis of faults on circuit boards and electronic systems using schematics and datasheets
• Carrying out repairs under guidance: testing and replacing components, re-soldering connections and getting equipment back into service
• Using test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, rework stations) as part of routine maintenance
• Recording repair procedures and components for quality control and future reference

Kenntnisse

Soldering

Schematic reading

Datasheets

IPC J-STD-001

Ausbildung

Electronics or electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND/apprenticeship)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Rework stations

Soldering irons

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Electronic Technician
Location: Falkirk
Salary: Up to 32,000 DOE

About the role
Are you starting out in electronics and enjoy working out why a circuit isn't working? Our client in Falkirk is looking for a Junior Electronic Technician to join their repair team. You'll learn to diagnose and repair VF drives, HMIs and circuit boards from a wide range of industries, with support from experienced technicians.

Every job is different, so you'll build real problem-solving skills quickly. You'll use your electronics knowledge and soldering ability to help deliver high-quality repairs that keep customers' operations running.

What you'll be doing

• Helping to diagnose faults on circuit boards and electronic systems using schematics and component datasheets
• Carrying out repairs under guidance: testing and replacing components, re-soldering connections and getting equipment back into service
• Using soldering irons, hot air rework stations, multimeters, oscilloscopes and other test equipment
• Supporting routine maintenance to prevent future failures and extend equipment life
• Recording repair procedures, replaced components and work carried out, for quality control and future reference

What we're looking for

• A qualification in electronics or electrical engineering (e.g. HNC, HND, apprenticeship or similar), or equivalent hands‑on experience
• A good grasp of electronics fundamentals and the ability to read basic schematics and datasheets
• Some soldering experience, whether through study, work or personal projects. SMD rework experience is a bonus
• IPC J-STD-001 certification is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided
• A willingness to learn and follow safety standards and quality procedures
• A methodical approach and an eye for detail

Why join?

• Salary of XX,000 - XX,000 , depending on experience
• Structured on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced repair technicians
• Varied, hands‑on work across many types of equipment and industries
• A clear path to develop into a fully skilled Electronic Technician
• A supportive team focused on doing excellent repair work