Electronics Laboratory Technician

Our client, a long-established electronics manufacturing and product development organisation, are looking for an Electronics Laboratory Technician in Newbury to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity within a fast-paced innovation environment, supporting prototype development, testing, and laboratory activities, with clear progression towards a Junior Electronics Engineer role.

Key responsibilities of the Electronics Laboratory Technician job in Newbury:

• Support prototype builds, PCB assembly, rework, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Assist with board bring-up, testing, and basic fault finding under engineer guidance.
• Carry out manual testing of electronic assemblies and embedded products.
• Use laboratory equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Perform soldering, de-soldering, and modification of prototype hardware.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and stock in a safe and organised manner.
• Record test results, build notes, and issue reports accurately.
• Support component identification, BOM checking, and sample preparation.
• Assist with PCB and assembly inspection to identify faults or quality issues.
• Support EMC testing activities and operate test equipment where required.
• Work closely with engineers, contributing to project discussions and continuous improvement activities.

Experience required for the Electronics Laboratory Technician job in Newbury:

• Relevant qualification(HNC/HND, BTEC, T-Level, apprenticeship or similar) in Electronics or a related field.
• Strong hands-on interest in electronics, testing, and product development.
• Basic understanding of electronic components, circuits, and PCB assemblies.
• Some experience using test equipment such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
• Practical soldering skills or willingness to develop these.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to embedded systems, PCB design tools, or programming (e.G. Arduino, Python,
  
  C) would be advantageous.