Lab Technician: PCB Prototyping & Lab Support

Renesas Electronics Corp.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to provide technical support to our electronic hardware development teams and ensure a clean, safe lab. You will assist with PCB assembly, rework, and evaluation board bring-up while maintaining inventory and lab processes.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment, with collaboration across engineering and supplier teams.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to lab users.
• Support application engineers and stakeholders in lab activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised lab environment.
• 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

Skills

Soldering techniques

PCB assembly & rework

Lab equipment handling

PCB schematics familiarity

Bench tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization & prioritisation

Communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Fast-paced lab experience

Tools

Rework stations

PCB layout tools (desirable)

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking a hands-on Lab Technician to provide technical support to our electronic hardware development teams and ensure a clean, safe lab. You will assist with PCB assembly, rework, and evaluation board bring-up while maintaining inventory and lab processes.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment, with collaboration across engineering and supplier teams.