Lab / Workshop Technician (Engineering)

Details:

• FTE: 1.00 - 37.5 hours per week
• Location: Cambridge Office (fully on-site)
• Start date: Immediate
• Contract length: Initial 12 months

Are you a hands-on technician with experience building, testing, and troubleshooting electro-mechanical products?

We are seeking a Lab & Workshop Technician to support the development of innovative next-generation connected technology products. Working within a multidisciplinary R&D team, you will play a key role in prototype assembly, test rig development, PCB rework, product testing, and laboratory operations, helping to bring new concepts from development through to validation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional with experience in product development, electronics testing, or prototype engineering who enjoys solving problems, working with cutting-edge technology, and collaborating closely with mechanical, electronics, and product design teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Build, assemble, and maintain prototypes, test rigs, fixtures, and laboratory equipment for new product development.
• Conduct testing of electro-mechanical products, accurately recording and reporting results.
• Perform PCB assembly, soldering, rework, and integration of electronic and mechanical components.
• Support laboratory and workshop operations, including equipment calibration, maintenance, and organisation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and support product development activities.

Key requirements:

• Diploma in engineering / technician or equivalent, ideally BSc Electronics Engineering, BEng or similar
• Proven experience as a Technician within an R&D, product development, test engineering, or electro-mechanical environment.
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds, PCB assembly, soldering, rework, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems, test equipment, instrumentation, and system integration.
• Organised, proactive problem-solver with the ability to work effectively in a structured environment.
• Diploma in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Odara Medagedara (Recruiter I) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: [email protected]

T: +44 20 3953 1458