Electronics Laboratory Technician

Our client, a long-established electronics manufacturing and product development organisation, are looking for an Electronics Laboratory Technician in Newbury to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity within a fast-paced innovation environment, supporting prototype development, testing, and laboratory activities, with clear progression towards a Junior Electronics Engineer role. Key responsibilities of the Electronics Laboratory Technician job in Newbury: Support prototype builds, PCB assembly, rework, and proof-of-concept activities. Assist with board bring-up, testing, and basic fault finding under engineer guidance. Carry out manual testing of electronic assemblies and embedded products. Use laboratory equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies. Perform soldering, de-soldering, and modification of prototype hardware. Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and stock in a safe and organised manner. Record test results, build notes, and issue reports accurately. Support component identification, BOM checking, and sample preparation. Assist with PCB and assembly inspection to identify faults or quality issues. Support EMC testing activities and operate test equipment where required. Work closely with engineers, contributing to project discussions and continuous improvement activities. Experience required for the Electronics Laboratory Technician job in Newbury: Relevant qualification(HNC/HND, BTEC, T-Level, apprenticeship or similar) in Electronics or a related field. Strong hands-on interest in electronics, testing, and product development. Basic understanding of electronic components, circuits, and PCB assemblies. Some experience using test equipment such as multimeters or oscilloscopes. Practical soldering skills or willingness to develop these. Good attention to detail and ability to follow technical documentation. Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from experienced engineers. Exposure to embedded systems, PCB design tools, or programming (e.G. Arduino, Python, C) would be advantageous. If this Electronics Laboratory Technician job in Newbury could be of interest, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed)