PCB Technologist

Job Title: PCB Technologist (Fixed Term Contract)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000pa depending on experience

Location: Stevenage or Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The opportunity:

This opportunity is offered as a Fixed Term Contract of Employment lasting up to 12 months.

Working in a supportive environment alongside Technical Experts, you'll support and develop a varied portfolio of electronic design and manufacturing technologies. This will require you to:

Lead and support the development and evaluation of new processes and equipment at a national and international level.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners/suppliers, visiting as necessary which may include international travel
Understand materials, characteristics and processes of circuit card assembly/printed circuit board manufacture and how we define them for use in our products to survive in harsh environments
Assess printed circuit board fabrication and circuit card assembly processes via laboratory work and work with PCB suppliers and manufacturing centres
Negotiate and influence decision making, providing expert advice defining best practice and managing the adoption of agreed methodologies including generating documented standards within national and international teams
Participate in failure analysis of circuit card assemblies at component and board levelPCB Technologists are responsible for providing a technical support service for all internal programs in the UK and with non UK teams developing new technologies across all areas of PCB design, manufacture and assembly. This is a unique opportunity to develop an extensive technical skill set unlike anywhere else in industry.

What we're looking for from you:

Ideally HNC/HND/Degree qualified in a subject relevant to the role or demonstrable equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of PCB Design, Manufacture and Assembly technologies
Strong communication skills to facilitate regular face to face and electronic communications with all relevant stakeholders
The ability to write clear and concise engineering documentation, examples may be requested
Determined individual that is self-motivated with a methodical and logical approach with the ability to work across multiple projects
Committed to achieve objectives on time and to a high professional standard, working openly and sharing information with peers
Ability/flexibility to travel to other locations including international when requiredWhat we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities