Electronic Engineering Lab Technician

Job summary

Electronic Engineering Lab Technician

£25ph, UMB, inside IR35
Intitial 6 month contract
Stevenage based, onsite
SC, can start on BPSS clearance

Key skills required for this role

Electronic, Lab, Clean Room, IPC Standards, Defence

Important

Electronic Engineering Lab Technician

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Electronic Engineering Lab Technician to join their team on a contract basis in Stevenage. This role is essential to support the design, development, proving, and transfer to production of electronic equipment, including missile subsystems, platform-based weapon system subsystems, and test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing projects scheduled to use lab facilities, including determining requirements and timelines.
Assisting lab users with lab activities, monitoring tests, and undertaking CCA re-work activities to IPC standards.
Overseeing the maintenance and calibration of equipment/assets to guarantee availability and usability.
Assembling and disassembling test setups and fixtures.
Training lab users on basic lab skills such as soldering, crimping, sleeving, cable lay-ups, and using lab test equipment.
Ensuring lab security by restricting access to authorised personnel only.
Managing stakeholder relations including lab users, project managers, and various internal departments.

Job Requirements:

Current IPC certificates in J-STD-001 and IPC-7721; IPC-A-610 certification is highly beneficial.
Understanding of Electro-static Discharge (ESD) management.
Security Clearance (SC) is required for this role.
Proactive in maintaining Health & Safety standards within the lab environment.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure effective lab operations.

Additional Information:

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