The Opportunity:
The Junior Manufacturing Technician will undergo extensive training at our Abingdon facility in the production activities that ensure our products meet internal and external customer requirements for performance and reliability. You will be responsible for supporting the building of all assemblies required to complete the build and test of a Rapid Probe Microscope system within the Operations team. The role would suit an energetic individual looking to progress their career in an Electro/Mechanical environment with opportunities for international travel.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and test complex sub-assemblies and assemble the tools to the necessary standard using build and Test documents.
Assembly of cable assemblies to IPC standards
Ability to Solder to IPC Standards
Identify and report problems with manufacturing.
Assist the manufacturing team in maintaining and improving processes and manufacturing quality.
Support the Manufacturing Manager in delivering on time product to the customer.
Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the production and cleanroom areas.
Kitting of assemblies to the BOM when required.
Work at overseas manufacturing sites when required.
Support the manufacturing team in maintaining a high standard of Health and Safety across the business.
Education / Qualifications:
An educational qualification (e.g. GCSE / HND) in a relevant discipline such as Electro-mechanical assembly
A few years of practical experience in a manufacturing technician role
Essential - Professional Skills/ Abilities:
Experience of building and testing complex high technology products
Experience of wiring/soldering to IPC standards
Excellent communication skills.
Be able to Travel if Required (US Visa Required)
Fluency in written and oral technical English
Good computer skills.
Experience of report writing.
Looking for a career path within an engineering environment.
Desirable
Experience of working with engineering development and release into a product (i.e. Product Life Cycle).
Experience in manufacturing within the Semiconductor field would be a major advantage
Experience of building and testing any or all of optical systems including lasers and fibres, electronics, electro-mechanics would be an advantage
Experience of using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, mustimeter’s etc.
Experience of working within a Cleanroom environment
Understanding of Quality Control and/or Manufacturing engineering