Inspection Technician

Inspection Technician Location: Edinburgh (on-site) Duration: Initially until 31st March 2027 Rate: £30.81 p/h Umbrella + 30% shift allowance IR35: Inside Clearance: SC Clearance required Overview An on-site contract role focused on detailed visual inspection of microelectronic components, sub-assemblies and PCBs, working to defined instructions/SOPs within a controlled manufacturing environment (cleanroom / temperature & humidity controlled). Shift pattern is 4 days on / 4 days off (7:00am-17:30pm). Responsibilities: * Conduct detailed visual inspections of microelectronic components, Sub-Assemblies and PCBs to identify defects * Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures * Maintain cleanroom or controlled-environment discipline where required * Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve precision-related issues Skillset/experience required: * Proven experience in electronics inspection * IPC 610 certified preferable * Exceptional fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination * Superior attention to detail and error detection * Previous work in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics or similar fields * Manufacturing / Production working environment (Cleanroom & Temperature and Humidity Controlled) * Familiarity with Microscope, precision hand tools and micro-assembly equipment