Lab Technician

Renesas; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas seeks hands-on hardware support to enable efficient lab operations for hardware development and evaluation activities. The role involves building, modifying, and maintaining electronic hardware and ensuring the lab environment is organized and operational.

You will act as the primary contact for lab users, support engineers, and other stakeholders, while maintaining safety, adherence to processes, and well-managed inventory and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong soldering techniques and PCB modification experience.
• Experience with PCB assembly, rework, and modification.
• Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary support contact for all lab users.
• Support application engineers and stakeholders in all lab-related activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised lab environment.
• Ensure adherence to lab processes, guidelines, and best practices.
• Populate, assemble, and modify PCBs (prototype and low-volume builds).
• Perform rework, repairs, and one-off hardware modifications.
• Assist in commissioning and bring-up of evaluation boards.
• Maintain inventory of components and lab equipment.
• Ensure evaluation board stock is accurately tracked and aligned with internal systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for equipment, PCBs, and components.
• Deliver soldering training and guidance to engineers as required.
• Provide practical support and advice on lab tools, processes, and best practices.
• Assist with the preparation and shipment of evaluation kits.

Skills

Soldering techniques

PCB assembly

Lab equipment operation

PCB rework

Schematic reading

Documentation & MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Hands-on hardware

Tools

Rework stations

Bench tools

PCB layout tools

Job description

Provide hands‑on technical support to all laboratory users, enabling efficient execution of hardware development and evaluation activities. The role is responsible for building, modifying, and maintaining electronic hardware, as well as ensuring the lab environment, equipment, and processes are organised and operating effectively.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Act as the primary support contact for all lab users
• Support application engineers and other stakeholders in all lab-related activities
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised lab environment
• Ensure adherence to lab processes, guidelines, and best practices
• Populate, assemble, and modify PCBs (prototype and low-volume builds)
• Perform rework, repairs, and one‑off hardware modifications
• Assist in commissioning and bring‑up of evaluation boards
• Maintain inventory of components and lab equipment
• Ensure evaluation board stock is accurately tracked and aligned with internal systems
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for equipment, PCBs, and components
• Deliver soldering training and guidance to engineers as required
• Provide practical support and advice on lab tools, processes, and best practices
• Assist with the preparation and shipment of evaluation kits to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of soldering techniques and principles
• Experience with PCB assembly, rework, and modification
• Familiarity with rework stations and lab equipment
• Working knowledge of PCB schematics and layout tools (desirable)
• Hands‑on capability with electronic hardware and bench tools
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced lab environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel)
• 3+ years relevant experience

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .

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