Electronic Technician
4 days ago
Cambridge
Socode are supporting a company that designs and builds specialist electronic sensing and surveillance systems, used in defence, security, and critical infrastructure environments. Their work sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and real-world deployment, with systems designed to operate reliably in demanding conditions. They’re looking to hire a Production Technician to support the build, test, and repair of these systems. This is a genuinely hands-on role. You’ll be working directly with electronic hardware, supporting production builds and helping engineers with prototypes, investigations, and fixes when things don’t behave as expected. What you’ll be doing • Building and testing electronic assemblies and complete systems, • Setting systems up, running tests, and checking performance, • Fault-finding and repairing units when issues arise, • Supporting production and return repairs, • Helping engineers with prototype builds and investigations, • Putting together simple test setups or jigs when needed, • Keeping build and test records up to date, • Feeding back issues and improvements to the wider team, • Keeping tools, equipment, and your work area in good order What they’re looking for • A solid electronics background, ideally with a technical qualification, • Someone comfortable working hands-on with electronic hardware, • Experience building, testing, fixing, or modifying electronic equipment, • A methodical, practical approach without needing close supervision, • Confidence using standard lab tools and following good ESD practice, • Someone reliable who finishes work properly and flags issues early, • A team player who works well alongside engineers