Location: Cambridge area Job type: Permanent, full time Salary: £30,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience
The role
We are recruiting an Electronics Fault Finding Engineer on behalf of a well-established and innovative technology business based in the Cambridge area. This is a key role within a busy repairs team, responsible for undertaking repairs of customer returns and providing advanced diagnostic capability to support the resolution of complex and novel faults.
You will bring a strong background in electronics fault finding and repair, ideally gained within a repair or service centre environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting time, where your technical expertise will have real impact across the team and beyond. Please note that due to the nature of the work undertaken by this team, candidates must be willing to undergo UK SC security clearance. The business will support the successful candidate through this process.
Main responsibilities
* Undertake repairs of customer equipment, including advanced fault finding at component and system level using schematics, test equipment, and analytical techniques
* Diagnose complex, intermittent, and non-standard faults not resolvable through standard repair processes
* Validate repairs through appropriate test and verification methodologies
* Investigate and document novel faults, including root cause identification
* Support and guide the wider team in fault diagnosis and repair techniques
* Develop, refine, and maintain technical repair procedures and diagnostic methods
* Support procurement, setup, and optimisation of specialist repair equipment, including BGA rework systems
* Liaise with product development teams to provide feedback on product performance
* Support technical reviews, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement activities
* Deliver training and knowledge transfer to internal and external staff
* Maintain technical documentation, fault databases, and repair records
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and health and safety requirements
Skills/experience
Essential:
* Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience in Electronics Engineering or a related field
* Strong experience in electronics fault finding to component level
* Ability to interpret schematics, circuit diagrams, and technical documentation
* Advanced use of diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and multi-meters
* Experience diagnosing complex, intermittent, or novel faults
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* Ability to define and improve technical processes and repair methodologies
* Experience supporting or mentoring technical staff
* High attention to detail and a structured approach to fault analysis
Desirable:
* Experience with BGA rework and advanced PCB repair techniques
* Knowledge of RF technologies
* Experience specifying, procuring, or setting up specialist repair equipment
* Experience contributing to design-for-repair or engineering feedback loops
* Familiarity with ERP and repair tracking systems
* IPC certification (IPC-7711/7721 or equivalent)
Salary & working hours
* Salary: £30,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience
* Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
If the position of Fault Finding Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this Fault Finding Engineer role, please don't hesitate to contact our office
Salary description
£30000.00 - £42000.00 per year