Engineering Technician

Overview

Engineering Technician - Electronics Manufacturing

Location:

North East England | On-site (Earlies / Lates)

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician to support high-volume electronics manufacturing in a regulated production environment.

This role sits between production operators and engineers, focusing on machine operation, process understanding, and first-line troubleshooting across multiple automated manufacturing processes.

• Support day-to-day running of production equipment
• Respond to line stops and restore production quickly
• Troubleshoot process and machine-related issues
• Support new product and equipment introductions
• Drive basic continuous improvement and yield enhancement
• Maintain work instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Assist with commissioning, validation, and preventative maintenance

Screen printing, dispensing, pick & place, die attach, wire bonding, laser marking, wave soldering.

• Technically curious and hands-on
• Strong understanding of machine operating principles
• Comfortable fault-finding and process troubleshooting
• Keen to develop engineering-level skills
• Team player who works well under pressure

• HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in engineering/technical discipline
• Interest in mechanical, electronic, or production engineering
• Computer-literate

Lean manufacturing, electronics assembly, CAD, ISO-regulated environments.

• Excellent training on specialist manufacturing equipment
• Clear development path toward engineering roles
• Technically varied, shop-floor-based position