PCB Technologist

£30,000 - 40,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Stevenage, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

PCB Technologist
Location: Bolton
Dynamic hybrid working (2-3 days onsite)
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE, plus bonus, overtime, and benefits

A key player in the UK defence sector is expanding its electronic design and manufacturing capabilities and seeks an experienced PCB Technologist to drive high-reliability PCB processes for complex electronic sub-systems. This role offers the chance to shape technologies from concept to full production, central to national defence, while building expertise in a supportive, technical environment.

The role

As a PCB Technologist, you'll support the development of advanced PCB design, manufacture, and assembly for harsh-environment applications. Collaborating with technical experts, suppliers, and international teams, you'll ensure robust processes for mission-critical electronics, from lab evaluation to production standards.

What you will be doing

• Supporting development and evaluation of new PCB processes and equipment at national and international levels, including supplier visits.
• Understanding materials and processes for circuit card assembly (CCA) and PCB manufacture to survive harsh defence environments.
• Assessing PCB fabrication and CCA via lab work, supplier collaboration, and MBDA manufacturing centres.
• Driving adoption of methodologies and generating documented standards across UK and international teams.
• Participating in failure analysis of CCAs at component and board levels.

What we are looking for

• Strong understanding of PCB Technologist processes in design, manufacture, and assembly.
• Experience with high-reliability electronics for defence or aerospace, including materials for harsh conditions.
• Hands-on skills in lab assessments, process evaluation, and failure analysis.
• Excellent communication for stakeholder engagement and collaborative working.
• Self-motivation, methodical approach, and flexibility for UK/international travel.
  Awareness of industry standards (e.g., IPC) or defence manufacturing would be advantageous.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary circa £40,000, plus up to £2,500 company bonus.
• Pension (up to 14% total contribution), paid overtime, and flexi leave (up to 15 extra days).
• Dynamic hybrid working (2-3 days onsite), enhanced parental leave, and site facilities.
• Career growth in a leading defence organisation with unique technical challenges.
• British Citizens or dual UK nationals eligible for BPSS security checks required.

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