Development Technician

A growing exciting business are seeking an experience Development Technician to join there engineering team. If you enjoy building prototypes, troubleshooting circuit systems, and supporting cutting edge R&D work in the clean, structured environment of an industrial workshop, this Development Technician position is built for you. Expect meaningful work, strong variety, and a genuine pathway to growth as new electronics systems and machines are developed, tested, and improved.

£40,000 to £48,000 dependent on experience.

What You Will Do:

• Assemble prototype electronics, cables, and mechanical enclosure sub-systems for development and testing.
• Support R&D investigations by running design verification tests and contributing to systematic fault-finding.
• Troubleshoot and identify root causes in electronics through careful measurement, testing, and controlled modifications.
• Build production jigs and fixtures, and construct reliable test equipment to keep development moving smoothly.
• Modify components using standard workshop machinery and hand tools, following engineering drawings and safe procedures.
• Maintain a tidy, organised, and compliant workspace, including safe decommissioning and recycling of obsolete prototypes.

What You Will Bring:

• Experience assembling electrical panels, cable harnesses, and box builds, with confidence in wired systems.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and 3D CAD visualisations.
• Proven soldering and rework capability for fine pitch through hole and surface mount work.
• Confidence working safely across common industrial voltages and high voltage systems up to 10kV, with a strong understanding of electrical safety principles such as creepage and clearance.
• A relevant technical qualification (for example NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent) and a right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.

Location:

This Development Technician role is based on site in Wellsbourne, Warwickshire