Electronic Repair Technician - fault and SMT component soldering

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000approx + relocation assistance if required (salary is for juniors but were open to experience staff where we obviously pay more!)

Tech Stack: electronic component handling and fault finding

WFH policy is 15 days per calendar quarter - this is the '25% of working time'.

Due a retirement we are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electronics Technician to support R&D product development and testing as well as Operational fault finding and repair activities.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience working at component level, with the ability to inspect, assemble, and troubleshoot electronic systems to a high standard.

This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in electronics who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working within both R&D and repair environments.

We would like to consider candidates with some level of electronic component handling and fault finding (2-3yrs) but we do not need a seasoned technician for this position.

• Assist with prototype builds and development activities within the R&D function
• Carry out manual soldering and de-soldering of through-hole and surface mount components in line with IPC standards
• Perform inspection, repair, and rework of electronic assemblies to component level
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on electronic circuits and assemblies
• Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and technical documentation to support repair and R&D activities
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and industry best practices, including IPC-A-610 requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, modifications, and test results
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and repair efficiency
• Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams

• Relevant qualification in electronics or electrical engineering (HNC/HND)
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and technical drawings
• Strong hands‑on skills in manual soldering and assembly, including fine‑pitch SMD work
• Proven experience in electronic component inspection, fault finding and testing
• Experience working to IPC-A-610 standards (certification preferred)
• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi‑meters, and signal generators
• High level of attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Experience with in industrial automation and control systems
• Exposure of servo drives and motion control systems
• Exposure to robotics systems and associated electronics

Please email a CV to dan