Electronics Assembly Technician

Electronics Assembly Technician

Location: Nottingham
Salary: Up to £35,000

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge electronics? Do you thrive on precision, problem-solving, and seeing your work come to life in real products? KO2’s client, an innovative technology company based in Nottingham is looking for a talented Electronics Assembly Technician to join their growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on with advanced electronics, from prototype PCB assembly through to full product integration, with the chance to directly shape design and manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Rapid assembly of prototype PCBs (from medium to miniature scale) sourced from external manufacturers.
• Hands-on bring-up testing of assembled boards.
• Manufacture of wiring harnesses and integration of PCBs into hardware products.
• Identifying, evaluating, and testing external ISO 13485 accredited electronics assemblers and suppliers.
• Feeding back into the design process to improve manufacturability and performance.
• Working closely alongside other engineers in the team.

Must-haves:

• Strong experience in PCB assembly and soldering of miniature SMD packages
• Experience in building and assembling electronic PCBs.
• Comfortable using benchtop equipment such as ovens, hotplates, and hot air rework tools.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for precision.

Nice-to-haves (but not deal-breakers):

• IPC certification.
• Solid grasp of electronic circuits and components.
• Experience with electronic circuit design.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (KiCAD, EAGLE, Altium).
• Experience debugging circuits and interpreting assembly instructions.
• Layout experience on stripboard / matrix board.
• Awareness of ISO 13485 quality standards.
• Confident communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly.

Why Apply?

This is more than just an electronics assembly technician role — it’s a chance to be part of a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence the design, development, and production of innovative electronics. You’ll be working in a supportive environment with plenty of scope to learn, grow, and leave your mark on breakthrough products.

Apply today via KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions with an up-to-date CV.