Senior Electronics Laboratory Technician

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

Saab UK seeks a Senior Electronics Laboratory Technician in Bedfordshire to provide hands-on expertise in manufacturing, testing, integration, and repair of electronic assemblies and PCBs. The role involves ensuring quality, supporting lab operations, and collaborating with engineering teams for process improvements, requiring proven experience in electronics assembly and troubleshooting within a high-technology environment.

Responsibilities

Manufacture high-quality electronic wiring assemblies in accordance with IPC and other relevant industry standards.
Inspect, power-up, test and integrate PCBAs and electronic systems in accordance with approved test procedures and documentation.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify faults within electronic assemblies and flight system hardware.
Repair, modify and adapt flight system hardware in line with company procedures, engineering requirements and quality standards.
Raise, track and oversee Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) assigned to the laboratory.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure drawings, work instructions and manufacturing documentation are clear, accurate and suitable for production release.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and repeatability within the manufacture, integration and commissioning of electronic systems.
Support the Head of Vehicle Integration with the planning and allocation of day-to-day laboratory activities and priorities.
Inspect, assess and rectify non-conforming assemblies in line with failure reporting, corrective action and quality management processes.
Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment and tooling to ensure a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
Coordinate Electronic Static Discharge (ESD) management processes, including monitoring, testing and compliance activities.
Manage laboratory consumables, stock components and tooling levels to support ongoing development and production activities.
Provide guidance, instruction and training to technicians and laboratory users on assembly techniques, laboratory procedures and ESD controls.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing capability, product quality and laboratory effectiveness.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory staff, including task allocation and holiday approvals.

Requirements

Proven experience in electronic assembly, PCB testing, integration and fault-finding within a manufacturing, aerospace, defence or high-technology environment.
Strong practical knowledge of IPC standards and best practices for electronic assembly and inspection.
Experience in wiring harness manufacture, PCB assembly and electronic system integration.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, manufacturing documentation and test procedures.
Experience of diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques for complex electronic systems.
Familiarity with ESD control requirements and laboratory management practices.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing teams.
Ability to prioritise workloads and support the coordination of laboratory activities.

Desired Qualifications

IPC certification or equivalent electronics manufacturing qualifications.
Experience within aerospace, defence, autonomous systems or other highly regulated industries.
Knowledge of engineering change control and configuration management processes.
Familiarity with Civil or Military Aviation standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience training or mentoring junior technicians and laboratory personnel.
Experience working to 6S Methodology
Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Benefits

30 days annual leave
Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution
Private medical insurance
Group income protection scheme
Death in service insurance
Up to 5% share matching scheme
Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave.

Skills

IPC standardsESD control

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About Saab

As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…

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