Electronics Technician

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to join our clients multidisciplinary design and development team on a permanent basis in Edinburgh. This is a hands-on role working in a creative, fast-paced R&D environment rather than a production setting. You will support the design, development, testing, and modification of electronic systems across multiple projects.

You must have the following skills and experience:

• You must be skilled at under-the-microscope soldering, PCB build, repair and updates, cable harness builds and general product builds.
• Hand assemble, populate, modify, and rework PCBs, including fine-pitch surface-mount components and BGA packages.
• Perform manual PCB modifications, including circuit changes, cut-and-strap rework, and construction of prototype circuits.
• Build, modify, and repair small batches of prototype PCBs, cables, devices, and test fixtures.
• Test and fault-find electronic circuits, documenting results using standard laboratory test equipment.
• Design, build, and safely commission the electrical and electronic aspects of test rigs, demonstrators, and exhibition models, ranging from small desktop devices to full-scale mock-ups.

What you’ll do:

• Work in a design and development (R&D) environment, collaborating closely with engineers, designers, and project teams.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, responding to varied requests throughout the day.
• Interpret high-level briefs and proactively seek additional technical information where required.
• Hand assemble, populate, modify, and rework PCBs, including fine-pitch surface-mount components and BGA packages.
• Perform manual PCB modifications, including circuit changes, cut-and-strap rework, and construction of prototype circuits.
• Build, modify, and repair small batches of prototype PCBs, cables, devices, and test fixtures.
• Maintain accurate build records, including PCB modification histories and assembly states.
• Test and fault-find electronic circuits, documenting results using standard laboratory test equipment.
• Design, build, and safely commission the electrical and electronic aspects of test rigs, demonstrators, and exhibition models, ranging from small desktop devices to full-scale mock-ups.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the electronics laboratory.
• Implement and maintain lab working processes, procedures, and compliance to applicable standards (e.g., ESD, COSHH, Health and Safety, etc.).
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained in working order and calibrated as necessary.
• Maintain an inventory of lab equipment and supplies, ensuring everything is properly accounted for and reordered as necessary.

This role will allow the right candidate to grow and develop their skills in a supportive environment.