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Job Title: Electronics Technician
Location: Aberdeen (Relocation package available)
Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 (depending on experience)
About the Company
This is your chance to join a small but highly innovative company at the cutting edge of oil and gas technology. Backed by major industry players including ConocoPhillips, Weatherford, and Scottish Enterprise, they design and build world-class systems for acoustic data transmission through metal structures. The technology delivers the best noise resilience-to-speed ratio on the market, enabling real-time data transfer from deep oil wells to the surface - even in the harshest offshore environments.
The Role
We are looking for a permanent Electronics Technician to work hands-on in our Aberdeen laboratory. This role involves assembling, testing, and maintaining high-performance tools that measure pressure, temperature, and acoustic signals inside oil wells. These tools send real-time data through metal tubing to the surface only.
Whether you are an experienced electronics technician looking for an exciting new challenge, or a practically minded individual eager to start your career in electronics, this is an opportunity to work with technology few others in the world have access to.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, calibrate, and test advanced downhole electronics systems
- Support product development and troubleshooting in the lab
- Ensure quality control of electronic components and assemblies
- Work closely with engineers to improve designs and performance
- Take ownership of lab processes and equipment upkeep
What KO2's client are looking for
- Either proven experience as an electronics technician OR a strong practical background with a passion for learning electronics
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for tasks
- Interest in oil and gas technology or challenging engineering environments
What's in It for You
- Competitive salary (35,000 - 45,000)
- Relocation package for candidates moving to Aberdeen
- Chance to work on industry-leading acoustic transmission systems
- Supportive small-team environment with big-company backing
- Career development and training in advanced electronics and oilfield technology
If you're ready to take ownership of your work, enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges, and want to be part of a company pushing the boundaries of what's possible, KO2 would love to hear from you.
Apply now to become the Electronics Technician who is helping shape the future of downhole communications.
