Lab Manager, Electronics & Prototyping - Energy Hardware

Wwshemi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity sign-on bonus

Biannual bonus

Fully expensed tech

Paid annual leave

Breakfast and dinner allowance

Job summary

Fuse Energy is seeking a Lab Manager in London to run our hardware research lab. You will perform high-quality assembly and rework to support engineers, maintain instrumentation, and ensure a safe, organized workspace for rapid prototyping.

The role requires 5+ years as an electronics technician, strong hand-soldering and SMD skills, and experience reading schematics. IPC certifications are a plus; lab safety incl. ESD is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) as an electronics technician, with time spent running or maintaining a lab or workshop.
• Excellent hand-soldering and SMD rework skills, down to fine-pitch components.
• Able to read and work from electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and rework instructions.
• Hands-on experience building wire harnesses and cable assemblies (crimping, connectors, strain relief) to a consistent standard.
• Naturally tidy, organised and methodical - you take pride in a well-run lab and notice when something is out of place.
• Working knowledge of ESD-safe practices and safe handling of electrical/electronic hardware.
• Comfortable using basic test equipment (multimeter, bench power supply, soldering/rework stations).
• IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620 or IPC-7711/7721 rework) are a strong plus.
• Experience handling or shipping lithium batteries, and a practical attitude to health & safety, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run the lab day to day: layout, organisation, labelling and housekeeping of benches, tools, components and prototypes - keeping a tidy, efficient workspace as the team and equipment grow.
• Perform SMD soldering, rework and repair on prototype boards (fine-pitch components, hot-air and iron rework, modifications to engineering instructions).
• Build cable and wire harnesses for prototypes and test rigs: cutting, crimping, connector assembly and labelling, to consistent, documented quality.
• Manage lab inventory: components, consumables and tools - tracking stock, ordering replacements before they run out, and receiving/booking in deliveries.
• Maintain lab equipment: routine care of soldering stations, power supplies and instruments, and running the equipment calibration schedule with our external calibration partners.
• Uphold lab safety: ESD discipline at every bench, PPE, safe handling and storage of lithium batteries, and keeping safety procedures and signage current.
• Support engineers with test setup builds, fixture assembly, mechanical assembly and general prototype work.
• Manage goods in/out, including packaging and shipping of hardware and batteries to partners and test houses.

Skills

Electronics technician

Lab management

SMD soldering

Rework

Cable assemblies

ESD safety

IPC-A-610

IPC-J-STD-001

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC-7711/7721

Tools

Multimeter

Soldering station

Rework station

Calibrated equipment

Wire harness tooling

Job description

Fuse Energy is seeking a Lab Manager in London to run our hardware research lab. You will perform high-quality assembly and rework to support engineers, maintain instrumentation, and ensure a safe, organized workspace for rapid prototyping.

The role requires 5+ years as an electronics technician, strong hand-soldering and SMD skills, and experience reading schematics. IPC certifications are a plus; lab safety incl. ESD is essential.