PCB Technologist

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a PCB Technologist to enhance electronic design and manufacturing capabilities. The role involves supporting the development and evaluation of processes and working closely with stakeholders. Key qualifications include a solid understanding of PCB technologies and strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits, including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave. Ideal for determined individuals committed to achieving high standards.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunity

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Understanding of PCB design, manufacture, and assembly technologies.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate interactions with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with a logical approach and the desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and evaluation of new processes and equipment.
• Understand materials and processes for circuit card assembly.
• Assess fabrication and assembly processes through laboratory work.
• Support the adoption of agreed methodologies and generate standards.
• Participate in failure analysis of circuit card assemblies.

Skills

Understanding of PCB Design

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Methodical approach

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Bolton

This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of our electronic design and manufacturing capability within our highly complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through to full production and beyond.

Job Title: PCB Technologist

Salary: Circa £40,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage or Bolton

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

You'll be working in a supportive environment alongside Technical Experts to support and develop a varied portfolio of electronic design and manufacturing technologies. This will require you to:

• Support the development and evaluation of new processes and equipment at a national and international level. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners/suppliers, visiting as necessary including international travel
• Understand materials, characteristics and processes of circuit card assembly/printed circuit board manufacture and how we define them for use in our products to survive in harsh environments
• Assess printed circuit board fabrication and circuit card assembly processes via laboratory work and work with PCB suppliers and MBDA manufacturing centres
• Support the adoption of agreed methodologies including generating documented standards within national and international teams
• Participate in failure analysis of circuit card assemblies at component and board level

As part of MBDA's Electronic Engineering function, PCB Technologists are responsible for providing a technical support service for all internal programs in the UK and with non UK teams developing new technologies across all areas of PCB design, manufacture and assembly. This is a unique opportunity to develop an extensive technical skill set unlike anywhere else in industry.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Understanding of PCB Design, Manufacture and Assembly technologies
• Strong communication skills to facilitate regular face to face and electronic communications with all relevant stakeholders
• Determined individual that is self‑motivated with a methodical, logical approach and an appetite to learn and progress while working with peers
• Committed to achieve objectives on time and to a high professional standard
• Ability/flexibility to travel to other locations including international when required

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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