Contract Electronics Technician - R&D
SoCode Limited
Location: Cambridge
Type: Part time
Length: End of July
We are working with an innovative medical technology client based in the Cambridge area who are seeking an Electronics Technician to support them during a busy period of development and prototype builds.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented technician with strong cable assembly and micro-soldering experience to contribute to cutting-edge product development within a collaborative R&D environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in fine pitch cable assembly and rework (down to ~0.5mm)
- Strong micro-soldering capability and PCB rework experience
- Experience with box build and cable integration (strain relief, shielding)
- Confident working from technical drawings and documentation
- Skilled in using precision tools for small-scale electronics
- High attention to detail and consistently high-quality workmanship
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Wire harnessing or complex cable assembly experience
- SMT soldering (down to 0402) and fine pitch packages (QFN/QFP)
- IPC certification or equivalent standards experience
- PCB modification (trace cutting, mod wiring, solder mask exposure)
- Schematic and PCB layout understanding
- Basic fault finding, oscilloscope use
- CAD / 3D printing for jigs and fixtures
- RJ45 termination
- Electrical safety knowledge (mains-connected equipment)
Additional Information
- Part-time role with flexibility on days/hours
- Initial contract until July, with potential extension or permanent conversion
- Collaborative R&D environment focused on advanced product development
Due to demand the successful candidate will need to be immediately available, local, and have full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship will be provided)
Keen to express your interest, or find out more?
Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting)
Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)
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