Job Title : PCB Technologist – Component Failure Analysis Salary : Circa £56, 000 depending on experience Location : Stevenage or Bolton (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. The opportunity: Working in a supportive environment alongside Technical Experts and Technologists you’ll drive and develop the component failure analysis function. This will require you to: Lead and support the development and evaluation of new processes and equipment for component failure analysis at a national and international level. Work collaboratively with internal and external partners/suppliers, visiting as necessary with the opportunity for international travel Understand materials, characteristics and processes of circuit card assembly/printed circuit board manufacture and how they influence failures within systems, sub-assemblies and components Assess component failures via laboratory work and work with Component Engineering, as well as manufacturing centres including Test Investigation and Design Engineering Negotiate and influence decision making, providing expert advice defining best practice and managing the adoption of agreed methodologies including generating reports and documented standards within national and international teams PCB Technologists are responsible for providing a technical support service for all internal programs in the UK and with non-UK teams developing new technologies across all areas of PCB design, manufacture and assembly. This is a unique opportunity to develop an extensive technical skill set unlike anywhere else in industry. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable experience of the following: Electronic design, component specification with an appreciation of PCB and sub assembly manufacturing processes Fault finding circuit card assemblies down to component level Managing work packages, with the ability to balance cost, quality and schedule A track record of on-time delivery along with good verbal and written communication skills Leading a small team is advantageous, but not mandatory