Optical Test Lab Technician

Optical Test Lab Technician

Up to £40,000 plus a bonus and other additional benefits

Location: Stansted Airport - 5 days a week onsite working required

No Sponsorship available

As a Semiconductor & Optical Test Lab Technician, you’ll support the assembly and maintenance of evaluation boards used for internal validation, customer testing, and trade show demonstrations. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of a dynamic lab environment—including equipment calibration and inventory control.

• Assemble evaluation boards for validation and customer use, including:
• Ball and wedge wire bonding
• Surface‑mount soldering and connector installation
• Pick‑and‑place of silicon die and BGA components
• Optical component alignment
• Design and 3D printing of mechanical components
• Support calibration and servicing logistics of lab test equipment
• Support calibration and servicing logistics of lab test equipment
• Maintain and track inventory of lab consumables, components, and PCBs
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and productive R&D lab environment

• BSc/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Hands‑on experience working in a technical or laboratory setting
• Strong attention to detail and ability to carefully follow build procedures
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience assembling high‑speed optical and electrical PCBs
• Familiarity with equipment calibration cycles and service processes
• Experience in labs supporting testing of high‑speed semiconductor components
• Experience managing component and equipment inventories using databases
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook)

Please get in touch with Christina McGuire to hear more!