Lab Technician Advanced Electronics & Prototyping

Ytsab Defence AB; Upplands Väsby kommun; On-site; SEK 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Innovation

Dynamic Environment

Skill Growth

Job summary

Ytsab Defence AB is looking for a Lab Technician to join their research and development team. The role involves building, testing, and troubleshooting next-generation hardware in a dynamic lab environment. Key responsibilities include assisting engineers with high-power electronics, fabricating specialized parts, and managing 3D printing operations.

The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude, an electronics background, and experience with composite materials and digital fabrication. Strong organizational skills and a safety-first mindset are essential. Join us for hands-on innovation in high-tech materials!

Qualifications

• Proven track record of using hand tools and workshop machinery.
• Basic understanding of electrical safety and components.
• Hands-on experience with epoxy and carbon fibre composites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling and testing high-power electronic circuits.
• Fabricate parts using composite materials and epoxy resins.
• Manage and operate a suite of 3D printers and prepare CAD files.
• Modify mechanical components and organize the workshop.
• Ensure lab compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of electrical components

Experience with epoxies and composites

Proficiency with 3D printers

Organizational skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

3D printers

Job description

Role Overview

Are you highly resourceful, hands‑on, and love bringing complex engineering concepts to life? We are looking for a versatile Lab Technician to play a crucial role in our research and development laboratory. In this position, you won't just be sitting at a desk—you will be building, testing, and troubleshooting next‑generation hardware. You will support our engineering team by maintaining a cutting‑edge prototyping lab, operating 3D printers, laminating custom composite parts, and safely handling high‑power electrical setups. If you are naturally handy, detail‑oriented, and love a job where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

• High‑Power Electronics Support: Assist engineers in assembling, wiring, and safely testing high‑power electronic circuits and pulsed‑power components.
• Composite & Epoxy Fabrication: Hand‑fabricate, coat, and cure specialized parts using composite materials and epoxy resins, ensuring structural and insulating integrity.
• 3D Printing Operations: Manage our suite of 3D printers (FDM/SLA). Prepare CAD files, optimize print settings, manage filament/resin stocks, and perform post‑processing.
• Lab & General Bench Work: Act as the go‑to person in the lab. Modify mechanical components, build test fixtures, solder wiring harnesses, and keep the workshop organized and operating efficiently.
• Safety & Maintenance: Ensure the lab complies with strict electrical and chemical safety protocols. Perform routine maintenance on machinery and tools.

What We Are Looking For

• Handy Factor: A strong, proven track record of mechanical aptitude. Comfortable using basic hand tools, power tools, workshop machinery, and precision measuring equipment.
• Electronics Background: Basic understanding of electrical safety and components; experience with soldering, wire crimping, and reading basic schematics.
• Materials Experience: Hands‑on experience working with epoxies, resins, casting, or carbon fibre/fiberglass composites.
• Digital Fabrication: Proficiency in operating and maintaining desktop 3D printers; familiarity with slicing software (e.g., Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer) and basic CAD tweaking skills.
• Mindset: A safety‑first attitude, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to solving physical, electrical and mechanical problems on the fly.
• Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain the required national security clearances.

What We Offer

• Hands‑On Innovation: Work directly with cutting‑edge high‑power tech and advanced materials.
• Dynamic Environment: A highly collaborative team that values practical problem‑solving over rigid bureaucracy.
• Skill Growth: Opportunities to expand your expertise in advanced manufacturing, multi‑physics testing, and aerospace/defence‑grade prototyping.