Senior Electronics Test Technician

So Code Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering sensor technology company is seeking an engineer to join their team in Cambridge. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling and testing PCBs, contributing significantly to product development. With a supportive environment and diverse tasks, this position offers the chance to make a real impact in the field of advanced sensing solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling and testing PCBs in R&D or product development.
• Skilled in soldering surface mount components and using common test equipment.
• Comfortable with bespoke mechanical setups and following test protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and rework PCBs, including surface mount soldering.
• Conduct electrical tests and maintain lab stocks of tools and components.
• Support equipment calibration and refine SOPs for quality and safety.

Skills

Soldering

Debugging

Testing

Organisational skills

Education

HNC or higher in Electronics

Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter

Reflow Oven

Job description

Socode are proud to be partnering with a pioneering sensor technology company developing state-of-the-art gas and flow sensing solutions for global applications – from next-gen consumer devices to critical medical and industrial systems.

What will I be doing?
You’ll contribute to core engineering operations – assembling test fixtures, building and debugging custom PCBs, running sensor test plans, and helping ensure customer kits go out the door on time and to spec. Expect variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to have a real impact on product development and delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Assemble and rework PCBs using surface mount soldering techniques and reflow ovens
• Load and test firmware on sensor modules and assist in debugging test boards
• Conduct electrical tests using standard lab equipment – oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies

• Assemble test rigs and fixtures combining mechanical, electrical, and fluidic components
• Execute characterisation and validation tests using environmental chambers and test scripts
• Handle sensor modules safely and manage sample inventories accurately

• Maintain lab stocks of tools, components, and consumables
• Support equipment calibration and upkeep
• Follow and help refine SOPs to ensure quality, safety, and repeatability

We’re looking for:

• HNC or higher in Electronics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience assembling and testing PCBs in an R&D or product development setting
• Skilled in soldering surface mount components and using common test equipment
• Comfortable working with bespoke mechanical setups and following test protocols
• Organised, methodical, and committed to maintaining high lab standards

Interested in the role? Then you can either:

Submit your CV by clicking ‘apply now’ – it doesn’t need to be perfect. Send what you’ve got and we’ll take it from there.

Connect with me on LinkedIn for an informal chat – Mo Baker at Socode