Camera Systems Manufacturing Technician — 4-Day Week

Thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave +Bank holidays

Life Cover

Progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thales in Glasgow is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the production and testing of optical/camera‑based systems. The role is full time with weekend Friday–Sunday shifts, located in Glasgow.

You will contribute to optical assembly, alignment, and testing across multi‑disciplinary teams. The role requires practical hands‑on skills, a good grasp of physics, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with peers.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of physics with hands‑on experimental ability.
• Aptitude for testing and assembling optical subassemblies.
• Comfort working both independently and in teams.
• Clear written and spoken communication with peers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Optical alignment and construction of optical subassemblies.
• Bonding using optical adhesives and careful handling/ cleaning.
• Interferometric analysis of optical components.
• Calibrating optical subassemblies and tooling.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams.

Skills

General physics understanding

Practical skills

Analytical mindset

Self‑motivation

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or equivalent in a relevant technical field

Tools

Optical instruments

Interferometry

Opto‑mechanical components

Job description

Thales in Glasgow is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the production and testing of optical/camera‑based systems. The role is full time with weekend Friday–Sunday shifts, located in Glasgow.

You will contribute to optical assembly, alignment, and testing across multi‑disciplinary teams. The role requires practical hands‑on skills, a good grasp of physics, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with peers.