Mechanical Assembler (Space)

ALTEN; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembler to join their dynamic team. The role involves hand assembly and soldering of electronic components to high standards in a state-of-the-art facility. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and exceptional manual dexterity. Join us to work on exciting projects and enjoy a range of benefits including a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• Experience in hand assembly and soldering of electronic components.
• Ability to work with fine components under magnification.
• Trained in associated manufacturing processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Hand assembly and soldering of electronic PCBs to ESA and MIL SPEC standards.
• Maintaining accurate work records for product traceability.
• Working on prototype wiring and new product development.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Electrical Drawing Interpretation

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Binocular Microscopes

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our dynamic team, working in a state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in the hand assembly and soldering of electronic PCBs, Micro Integrated Circuits, substrates, and general assemblies to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hand assembly and soldering of electronic PCBs, Micro Integrated Circuits, substrates, and general assemblies to ESA (European Space Agency) and MIL SPEC standards, including ECSS-Q-ST-70-08C, ECSS-Q-ST-70-38C, or the latest ECSS-Q-ST-70-61 certification.
2. Working with analogue, digital, and radio frequency type products.
3. Adherence to Clean Room disciplines and procedures, including ESD (Electrostatic Discharge).
4. Operating manufacturing tools and machines, such as cleaning tanks, tape bonding machines, and vacuum attachments.
5. Use of chemical adhesives, epoxies, and glues, including precise weighing, mixing, and traceability control.
6. Understanding of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and health and safety controls.
7. Working from electrical drawings, wiring schedules, and BOMs (Bills of Material).
8. Maintaining accurate work records and documentation for full traceability of products, parts, and workmanship.
9. Using SAP company electronic business tools.
10. Working on prototype wiring and new product development, often unsupervised and based on minimal information and verbal instruction.

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

1. Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar).
2. Exceptional manual dexterity and the ability to work with fine components under magnification.
3. A high standard of quality workmanship and attention to detail.
4. Ability to work with binocular microscopes to ensure precision in all tasks.
5. A solid understanding of electrical drawing interpretation and product assembly.
6. Trained in the use of associated manufacturing processes and tooling.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritize your career development with personalized support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalized career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)