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An exciting Southampton based high-tech start-up company backed by a global water technology platform provider is currently searching for a capable and enthusiastic Sensor Manufacturing Technician / Graduate Engineer.

You will be responsible for working with the company’s engineers to carry out production assembly and testing, as well as supporting ongoing product development and prototyping.

This is an excellent career opportunity to join an emerging company that is destined to become a leader in compact sensing solutions with commercial applications covering multiple industries. The company has ambitious growth plans and is looking for hands-on game changers to join the team and grow with the company.

Main duties

  • Assembling delicate/precision electromechanical/fluidic modules
  • Carrying out production testing – at both module and product level – using test software/interfaces
  • Working closely with other engineers to generate assembly methods, documentation and fixtures, as well as developing and applying Quality Control/test procedures
  • Operating 3D-printing and other tools for rapid prototyping
  • Post-processing components for integration

Key requirements

  • Manufacturing/assembly experience
  • A good standard of workmanship
  • Skilled in the use of common hand tools/pillar drill etc.
  • Organised with good attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision
  • Flexible approach and ability to quickly learn and apply new skills and processes
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • The ability to learn to operate bespoke control/test software is essential, whilst experience in using industrial/scientific user interfaces would be an advantage
  • The ability to carry out some soldering (e.g. making/modifying test cables) may be helpful; therefore soldering experience or a willingness to develop this skill would be beneficial
  • Experience working alongside a multidisciplinary product development team would be beneficial

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Healthcare insurance
  • 23 days holidays (excluding bank holidays)
  • Flexible working available

Candidates who may be considered will either:

Have previous experience in or with job titles including: Assembly Technician, Production Technician, Test Technician, Assembly Operative, Production Operative

or

Be a recent graduate in a relevant engineering field, with hands-on manufacturing experience.