Electronics Prototype Technician

COMPANY VISION

Plextek is a leading choice for employees and customers for exceptional engineering and strategic innovation to create better safer and more sustainable technologies and products.

OUR VALUES AND BELIEFS

Being a responsible business, we work with integrity and honesty.  We share success with our people and our communities.  We embrace diversity in outlook and work as a team with colleagues, customers and suppliers to provide the best technical solution and professional service experience.  We empower each other, we’re adaptable, show initiative and deliver on our commitments together.

THE ROLE

We are currently looking for an Electronics Prototype Technician.  The emphasis of this requirement is in the area of RF and general PCB prototyping and surface mount assembly, detailed wiring and general electronics assembly and faultfinding.

• Full time role, within the Product Development and Manufacturing department.
• Office based in Great Chesterford, Essex.

Responsibilities

• General electronics assembly to IPC-A-610 class3
• Hand soldering of small surface mount devices (0603 and 0402) and PCB rework.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision assembling complex prototypes from schematics and drawings
• Good office IT skills to be able to create and maintain records
• Mechanical assembly and wiring skills would be an advantage

The Person

• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an electronics lab or electronics assembly environment
• Experience of working closely with engineers as part of a project team
• A can-do attitude with a desire to learn new skills
• Contribute to maintaining a busy R&D lab

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their wiring/soldering skills as part of our selection process

THE REWARDS

In return, we offer an excellent package, a stimulating environment and a real interest in your development to encourage you to achieve your full potential. We are a versatile business, able to support career progression as appropriate.

We are based just south of Cambridge with easy road and rail routes to the vibrant city centre. We provide a friendly and supportive working environment including regular on-site and off-site social events.