Electronics Assembler / Repairer

Location: Leicester

Pay: £13.00 - £15.00

Hours: Days, Monday – Friday

An established electronics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electronic Assembler / Repairer to join their engineering team on a long-term basis. This role offers hands-on involvement in high-reliability electronic repair and rework, working alongside highly skilled engineers in a quality‑driven environment.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for stripping down complex electronic assemblies and supporting detailed repair activities at component and PCB level. The role demands exceptional attention to detail, strong manual dexterity, and proven repair expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced PCB Repair & Rework

• Track and pad repair using jumpers, conductive epoxy or foil techniques
• Precision de‑soldering of multi‑pin components without PCB damage
• SMT rework and fine pitch soldering under microscope
• Removal of conformal coatings (acrylic, silicone, urethane)
• Component-level fault finding using test equipment such as multimeters (oscilloscope knowledge advantageous)

Mechanical Teardown & Assembly

• Safe disassembly of complex electronic box-build systems
• Use of manual and pneumatic tools for both destructive and non-destructive teardown
• Removal of adhesives, rivets, press-fit components, and tamper-resistant fasteners
• Wire loom and harness stripping, connector de‑pinning, and cable management
• Documentation of disassembly and reassembly processes

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in PCB repair rather than assembly alone
• Excellent understanding of repair standards for high reliability electronics
• Proven experience with SMT rework and microscopic soldering
• Meticulous approach to quality and ESD compliance
• Ability to communicate recurring issues to engineering teams to support continuous improvement

Certifications (Desirable)

• IPC‑7711/7721 (Rework, Modification & Repair)
• IPC‑A‑610
• J‑STD‑001

Candidates with current or previous certification, or strong working knowledge of these standards, are encouraged to apply.

Physical & Technical Requirements

• Ability to work for prolonged periods under high magnification
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and steady hands for work on sub‑1mm components
• Strong visual acuity and attention to fine detail

What’s on Offer

• Technically challenging, high-skill work
• Opportunity to work with experienced engineers on complex assemblies
• Clean, controlled electronics manufacturing environment