PCB Technologist - Component Failure Analysis

MBDA UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer to diagnose, analyse and resolve hardware component issues across complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through production and beyond. You will perform fault-finding, laboratory work and root-cause analysis in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Join the PCB Technologists Team, supporting internal programs in the UK and collaborating with non-UK teams on PCB design, manufacture and assembly.

Qualifications

• Experience of fault finding circuit card assemblies down to component level using electronic test equipment.
• Managing work packages with balance of cost, quality and schedule.
• Appreciation of electronic design, PCB and sub-assembly manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of on-time delivery and strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess component failures via fault finding and laboratory work with internal teams.
• Support development and evaluation of new processes for component failure analysis.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and travel internationally as required.
• Compile reports and contribute to standards within national/international teams.
• Provide training to increase knowledge for the role.
• Generate reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Fault finding

Circuit card assemblies

Electronic test equipment

Root cause analysis

Report writing

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electronics Engineer with a passion for problem-solving to support the development of our component failure analysis capability.

Salary: Up to £40,500 depending on experience.

Dynamic (hybrid) working

We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work 3 days on-site.

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
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Opportunity

We are looking for an Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in diagnosing, analysing, and resolving hardware component related issues. You'll be working hands-on within our highly complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through to full production and beyond. This role offers a blend of fault-finding, laboratory work, root cause analysis, and production support, with opportunities for career development in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

As part of MBDA’s Electronic Engineering function, you will be part of the PCB Technologists Team who are responsible for providing a technical support service for all internal programs in the UK and working 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.

The role

• Assess component failures via fault finding, laboratory work and work with supporting departments such as Component Engineering, manufacturing centres, test and design
• Support the development and evaluation of new processes and equipment for component failure analysis at a national and international level.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners/suppliers, visiting as necessary including international travel
• Have some understanding of materials, characteristics and processes of circuit card assembly/printed circuit board manufacture and how they influence failures within systems, sub assemblies, and components
• Undertake training to increase knowledge for the role, both internal and external plus international where required
• Compile and generate reports and contribute to documented standards within national and international teams

The PCB Technologists are adaptable and determined in providing a service, supporting all aspects of PCB Technology and the Component Engineering, PCB Layout and CCA Manufacture departments. It requires close collaboration with all stakeholders (internal and external) against agreed timescales to meet project deliverables. This role embodies the MBDA core values.

What we’re looking for from you

• Experience of the following Fault finding circuit card assemblies down to component level using electronic test equipment
• Managing work packages, with the ability to balance cost, quality and schedule
• An appreciation of Electronic design, component specification, PCB and sub assembly manufacturing processes
• A track record of on-time delivery along with good verbal and written communication skills

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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What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.