Our work with world leading clients in a range of industries takes products and processes from ideas to reality. We have built a reputation for challenging the status quo and finding creative and pragmatic solutions to difficult technical problems.
Our employees love the variety and challenge of our work. We have a stimulating and open culture, an excellent team, and a great location in the historic town of St Ives, close to Cambridge.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electronic Technician to join our Hardware Development group at 42T. You will contribute to the Electronics team’s projects developing proofs of concept, prototype and small batch build electronic assemblies and systems for our clients.
Main duties / key responsibilities:
- PCB assembly build.
- PCB assembly re-work.
- Construction of prototype electronics assemblies.
- Building and modifying test rigs (electronics & electronical and some mechanical assembly).
- Building and testing prototype electronic assemblies including wiring assemblies.
- Testing electronics assemblies and systems.
- Writing test plans.
- Contribution to problem solving.
- Electronics design work (supporting electronics engineers).
- Schematic capture of electronics.
- Component ordering.
- Deputy Electronics Lab Manager.
- PAT testing.
About You
Education/Qualifications:
Essential:
- Educated to HNC level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
- Soldering/de-soldering/PCB repair skills.
- Mechanical build and assembly of electronics including connector/cable assembles and wiring looms.
- Experience using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Experience testing electronics.
- Ability to read electronics schematics.
- Identification of components in an electronics system/assembly.
- Ability to understand terminology used in electronics component and system datasheets.
- Experience using schematic entry tools such as Altium Design SE or similar.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team on a wide range of problems.
- Good written English for conversing with colleagues by email and/or for writing reports.
- Capability to understand and discuss technical concepts with colleagues.
Personal Skills/Behaviours/Qualities:
Essential:
- Interest in electronics and electronics systems.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Flexible approach to changing work tasks.
- Innovative mindset.
- Motivated to produce high quality work.
- Attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel.
- Right to work in the UK.