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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 lab housekeeping, ensuring the lab is maintained in a clean and tidy state at all times.
* 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
* Experience in engineering lab management.
* 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
This position requires a presence in the lab to support the user base. It is predominantly on-site, as the technician's role is critical to maintaining lab operations and supporting project commitments.
If you are an experienced Electronic Engineering Lab Technician looking for a new opportunity within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's growing team in Stevenage.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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