PCB Technologist

Stevenage

3 months ago

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Are you ready to take ownership of complex PCB design and electronic manufacturing projects from concept to production? Step into a role where your work will improve processes, develop new technology, and expand your skills.

Salary: Up to £40,000 plus company bonus
Location: Stevenage
Working: Hybrid, 2–3 days on site
Clearance: BPSS required

What you will need

British or Dual UK National, BPSS clearance required
Understanding of PCB design, manufacture and assembly
Strong communication skills for internal and external collaboration
Self-motivated and methodical approach with a logical problem-solving mindset
Flexible to travel, including occasional international visits
Key Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate PCB and electronic manufacturing processes
Work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers, including international partners
Assess PCB fabrication and assembly processes and support failure analysis
Contribute to documented standards and best practices across national and international teams
Provide technical support for UK and international programmes across all areas of PCB design, manufacture, and assembly
Your experience

Knowledge of PCB design, manufacture, and assembly technologies
Ability to take ownership of complex tasks and deliver to a high professional standard
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with internal and external teams
Benefits

Company bonus
Pension up to 14%
Paid overtime opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Key Words: PCB Designer, PCB design, PCB manufacture, circuit card assembly, electronic manufacturing, process development, international collaboration, failure analysis

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high-technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold BPSS clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role

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