PCB Test & Repair Engineer

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our global manufacturing client, serving the oil, natural gas, industrial, and renewable energy industries with their search for a PCB Test & Repair Engineer.

Overall Purpose:

• The PCB Test and Repair Engineer is responsible for testing, diagnosing, and repairing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• This role involves using specialised test equipment, interpreting schematics, and collaborating with design and production teams to ensure the high quality and reliability of PCB products

Key Duties:

PCB Testing:

• Conduct tests on PCBs using automated test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Analyse test results and compare against design specifications to identify any faults or performance issues.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and scripts to ensure all PCB designs meet the required standards.

PCB Repair:

• Identify and troubleshoot faults in PCBs, including surface-mount devices (SMDs), through-hole components, and complex multi-layer boards.
• Perform hands-on repairs such as component replacement, soldering, and rework on PCBs.
• Use advanced tools like hot-air rework stations, microscopes, soldering irons, and reflow ovens to perform repairs.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of testing results, repairs performed, and any modifications made to PCBs.
• Generate clear, concise reports summarising the testing process, results, and any defects found.
• Work with the engineering team to document failures and suggest improvements to product designs or manufacturing processes.

Accountabilities:

• Perform troubleshooting and testing of PC boards, SMT, connectors, etc..
• Repair PC boards, SMT, connectors, etc.
• Perform computer controlled operations.

Internal/External interaction:

• Provide feedback to design engineers regarding test results and repairs to aid in future design improvements.
• Work closely with the production team to ensure smooth PCB testing and repair workflows.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving any issues related to PCB assembly processes.

Key Requirements:

• Suitable qualification (e.g. Degree, HNC, HND, BTEC, NVQ, City and Guilds etc) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field, or equivalent experience in PCB testing and repair.
• IPC-A-610 Certification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Hands-on experience with PCB assembly, soldering techniques, and component identification.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, schematics, and PCB layout files (Gerber files, BOM).
• Experience with software tools for testing, debugging, and reworking PCBs.

The Package:

• £25,000 – £35,000 per annum depending on experience.

• 37 hours per week – 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Friday (flexi-time is available).

• 25 days holidays and 8 bank holidays.
• 5% salary sacrifice pension.
• Private healthcare.
• 2 x base salary life insurance.