Electronics Laboratory Lead
Molten Ventures is a British venture capital firm investing in high-growth European technology companies. It backs founders from Series A and beyond with capital, expertise, networks, and long-term support.
About Molten Ventures
Molten Ventures invests in ambitious European technology companies across areas including fintech, AI, climate, quantum, infrastructure, enterprise software, consumer applications, semiconductors, and hardware. It typically invests £2 million to £50 million at Series A or B, supporting companies with product-market fit and commercial traction. The organization also operates investment products including Molten Ventures PLC, Molten Ventures EIS, and Molten Ventures VCT, and provides portfolio engagement and sustainability support.
Skills
About the Role
You will own the safe, reliable operation of the Bristol electronics laboratories, making sure facilities, equipment and infrastructure support critical work across engineering and operations. You will manage test equipment, lab infrastructure, ESD controls, goods in and out, maintenance planning and technical readiness. You will build and guide a technician team that supports multidisciplinary lab users. You will shape how the labs run, scale and support hardware bring-up, validation, characterisation, manufacturing technology and product test.
Requirements
- Strong technical understanding of electronic test equipment, lab infrastructure, setup, calibration and troubleshooting
- Practical knowledge of ESD prevention, control systems, audits and training
- Deep understanding of health and safety requirements in electronics laboratory environments
- Ability to work with engineering teams to plan, configure and support technical lab setups
- Experience coordinating subcontractors for maintenance, calibration, upgrades or specialist technical services
- Leadership skills to build, manage and mentor a team of technicians
Responsibilities
- Own the safe and reliable operation of the Bristol electronics laboratories
- Manage test equipment, lab infrastructure, ESD controls, goods in and out, maintenance planning and technical readiness
- Build and guide a technician team supporting multidisciplinary lab users
- Turn complex lab requirements into controlled, dependable environments
- Set standards, improve processes and solve problems before they slow delivery
- Work closely with Facilities, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Test, Diagnosis, Infrastructure Solutions and Hardware Engineering
- Bring structure to complex lab activity while helping engineers do their best work
Benefits
- Unlimited annual leave
- Up to 5% matched pension
- Phantom equity
- Flexible working
- Collaborative office spaces
- Free food
- On-site barista
- Health cash plan
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance option
- Dental plan option
