Electronics Assembly Technician

KO2 Recruitment

  • Nottingham
  • £35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Electronics Assembly TechnicianLocation: Nottingham
Salary: Up to £35,000Are you passionate about building cutting-edge electronics? Do you thrive on precision, problem-solving, and seeing your work come to life in real products? KO2's client, an innovative technology company based in Nottingham is looking for a talented Electronics Assembly Technician to join their growing team.This is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on with advanced electronics, from prototype PCB assembly through to full product integration, with the chance to directly shape design and manufacturing processes.What You'll Be Doing
  • Rapid assembly of prototype PCBs (from medium to miniature scale) sourced from external manufacturers.
  • Hands-on bring-up testing of assembled boards.
  • Manufacture of wiring harnesses and integration of PCBs into hardware products.
  • Identifying, evaluating, and testing external ISO 13485 accredited electronics assemblers and suppliers.
  • Feeding back into the design process to improve manufacturability and performance.
  • Working closely alongside other engineers in the team.
Must-haves:
  • Strong experience in PCB assembly and soldering of miniature SMD packages
  • Experience in building and assembling electronic PCBs.
  • Comfortable using benchtop equipment such as ovens, hotplates, and hot air rework tools.
  • A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for precision.
Nice-to-haves (but not deal-breakers):
  • IPC certification.
  • Solid grasp of electronic circuits and components.
  • Experience with electronic circuit design.
  • Familiarity with PCB design tools (KiCAD, EAGLE, Altium).
  • Experience debugging circuits and interpreting assembly instructions.
  • Layout experience on stripboard / matrix board.
  • Awareness of ISO 13485 quality standards.
  • Confident communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly.
Why Apply?This is more than just an electronics assembly technician role - it's a chance to be part of a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence the design, development, and production of innovative electronics. You'll be working in a supportive environment with plenty of scope to learn, grow, and leave your mark on breakthrough products.Apply today via KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions with an up-to-date CV.

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