PCB Prototyping & Rework Technician (Hands-On)

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Half-day Friday

Skills development

Flexible hours

Job summary

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Electronics Bench Technician to hand-assemble PCBs, rework and build prototype boards. This on-site role in Buckinghamshire demands precision, microscope-assisted work, and strict ESD discipline to support an R&D-led team moving from prototype to production.

You’ll handle 0201 components, build fixtures, wire harnesses and box assemblies, while following BOMs and instructions.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on PCB assembly and soldering experience.
• Experience with both through-hole and surface-mount assembly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Populate PCBs by hand from scratch, both through hole and surface mount, down to 0201 and boards with up to 3oz copper planes.
• Rework, repair and modify PCB assemblies using specialist soldering, rework and inspection equipment.
• Work under a microscope as needed.
• Build test equipment and test fixtures, including bed of nails rigs.
• Make up cable looms and wiring harnesses to specification, fitting wires and crimping terminals.
• Perform box builds and mechanical assembly and disassembly of products.
• Work accurately from BOMs, assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Record inspection and rework results and document your work properly.
• Source BOM components, using online ordering portals and raising purchase orders.
• Follow ESD procedures and keep workstation clean and well organised.
• Support the wider engineering team with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

PCB assembly

Hand soldering

Rework

SMD & PTH

Microscope work

Cable looms

Documentation

ESD awareness

Tools

Soldering equipment

Microscope

Test equipment

Bed of nails

Job description

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Electronics Bench Technician to hand-assemble PCBs, rework and build prototype boards. This on-site role in Buckinghamshire demands precision, microscope-assisted work, and strict ESD discipline to support an R&D-led team moving from prototype to production.

You’ll handle 0201 components, build fixtures, wire harnesses and box assemblies, while following BOMs and instructions.