Process Technician (Electronic Encapsulation)

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Potting & Encapsulation Technician for a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role involves preparing materials, applying encapsulation processes, and ensuring safety compliance around electronic components. Candidates should demonstrate technical knowledge of potting materials, basic electronics understanding, and a meticulous attention to detail. Compensation is £17.52 per hour, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with resins, silicones, and epoxies is desirable.
• Work carefully around sensitive electronic components.
• Experience with dispensing machines, curing ovens, and other tools used for encapsulation processes.
• Conduct thorough inspections, identifying air bubbles, gaps, and imperfections.
• Meticulous approach to ensure consistency and quality in every step.

Responsibilities

• Mix and handle encapsulation and potting compounds to meet consistency and quality standards.
• Manually pour or inject materials around electronic parts or into mold cavities to secure and insulate components.
• Allow materials to set and solidify, often under controlled temperatures, to ensure quality and durability.
• Check encapsulated parts for air bubbles, voids, or defects to maintain high performance standards.
• Handle potentially hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.

Skills

Technical Knowledge of Potting and Encapsulation Materials

Basic Electronics Understanding

Equipment Handling

Quality Control

Attention to Detail

Job description

Position Overview

Potting & Encapsulation Technician – 12‑month contract with potential extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Preparation – Mix and handle encapsulation and potting compounds to meet consistency and quality standards.
• Application – Manually pour or inject materials around electronic parts or into mold cavities to secure and insulate components.
• Curing and Finishing – Allow materials to set and solidify, often under controlled temperatures, to ensure quality and durability.
• Inspection and Testing – Check encapsulated parts for air bubbles, voids, or defects to maintain high performance standards.
• Safety Compliance – Handle potentially hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols to prevent contamination or damage to sensitive electronics.

Required Skills

• Technical Knowledge of Potting and Encapsulation Materials – Familiarity with resins, silicones, and epoxies is desirable.
• Basic Electronics Understanding – Work carefully around sensitive electronic components.
• Equipment Handling – Experience with dispensing machines, curing ovens, and other tools used for encapsulation processes.
• Quality Control – Conduct thorough inspections, identifying air bubbles, gaps, and imperfections.
• Attention to Detail – Meticulous approach to ensure consistency and quality in every step.

Contract Details

Contract Length: 12 months, with possibility of extension beyond December 2025.

Core Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday‑Thursday 7:30 am – 4:15 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 11:30 am.

Pay: £17.52 per hour (excluding holiday pay), £20.07 per hour (including holiday pay). Overtime: time and a half for hours over 37 per week; double time on Sundays.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely, adhering to ITAR restrictions.