Engineering Technician

Bulgin Limited.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

4x Life Assurance cover

Matched pension contribution scheme

Innovation and recognition award schem

Modern working environment

Flexible working

Job summary

Bulgin Limited is seeking an Engineering Technician to join the Cambridge Engineering team. You will manage lab areas, support prototype assembly, testing and the manufacture of customer samples, ensuring manufacturing considerations are included early in the build process.

Essential experience includes hands-on prototype assembly, inspection and testing, plus reading drawings and working with cable harnessing. Willingness to travel abroad when required by the business is expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or relevant experience.
• Hands-on prototype assembly, inspection and testing.
• Experience with cable harnessing and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel abroad when the business requires this of you.

Responsibilities

• Manages and runs the departmental lab areas, stores and engineering consumables.
• Oversees, documents and coordinates equipment calibration.
• Manages Engineering Lab work instructions, risk assessments and associated documentation.
• Manages customer sample requests and prototype build activities, including 3D printing and machining, providing feedback on manufacturing and assembly considerations during the build process.
• Performs prototype assembly, testing and inspection activities to support the department.
• Supports the verification and validation of new product designs for manufacturing feasibility through prototype assembly and inspection.
• Supports the introduction of new products into full production through prototype build activities.
• Completes general engineering support activities as assigned.

Skills

Prototype assembly

Inspection

Testing

Cable harnessing

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

MS Office

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

3D CAD

3D printing

Lathe

Milling machine

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Technician

Bulgin is widely recognised as a leading manufacturer of environmentally sealed connectors and components. With 100 years of experience in the industry, Bulgin continues to innovate and develop products and services to cater for its global customer base across a variety of markets. Due to an exciting phase of growth we are looking for an Engineering Technician to join our busy Engineering team based in Cambridge.

The Role

Responsible for the Engineering Lab areas. Moreover, this role supports the engineering department with prototype assembly, customer sample manufacture, prototyping, testing and manufacturing of new connectivity solutions, ensuring manufacturing considerations are incorporated during the prototype build process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and runs the departmental lab areas, stores and engineering consumables.
• Oversees, documents and coordinates equipment calibration.
• Manages Engineering Lab work instructions, risk assessments and associated documentation.
• Manages customer sample requests and prototype build activities, including 3D printing and machining, providing feedback on manufacturing and assembly considerations during the build process.
• Performs prototype assembly, testing and inspection activities to support the department.
• Supports the verification and validation of new product designs for manufacturing feasibility through prototype assembly and inspection.
• Supports the introduction of new products into full production through prototype build activities.
• Completes general engineering support activities as assigned.

Qualification and experience

Essential:

• Engineering qualification or relevant experience in a similar role.
• Hands‑on experience in prototype assembly, inspection and testing.
• Proven experience with cable harnessing and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel abroad when the business requires this of you.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with rapid prototyping, including 3D printing, lathe, and milling machine usage.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and new product introduction.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience creating 3D CAD models and technical drawings.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should be a proactive individual who works well as part of a team and on their own initiative, with strong attention to detail. Prepared to travel abroad if the business requires this of you.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• 4 X Life Assurance cover
• Matched pension contribution scheme
• Innovation and recognition award schemes
• Modern working environment
• Flexible working

If you feel you have the required skills and experience to be our new Engineering Technician we are excited to hear from you!