Engineering Technician (6 Month Fixed Term Contract) (56799)

binx health; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

binx health in Trowbridge is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our multifunctional group. You will support internal development programs, execute repairs on equipment, and assist in running tests with engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronic or Mechanical engineering, experience with mechanical assembly equipment, and skills in product testing and fault finding.

The role offers a dynamic work environment where attention to detail and self-motivation are crucial.

Qualifications

• Graduate in engineering with experience in mechanical assembly equipment.
• Basic understanding of electronics and experience with soldering processes.
• Skills in running and maintaining mechanical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute repairs to equipment and mechanical presses.
• Analyze defective equipment and conduct product testing.
• Develop protocols to commission production equipment.

Skills

Mechanical assembly equipment

Electrical products

Soldering processes

Fault finding and repair

Product testing

Record-keeping skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate in Electronic or Mechanical engineering

BTEC or similar in Engineering discipline

Job description

Company Overview

binx health is a healthcare technology and diagnostics company focused on expanding access to care. The binx io is the world’s first FDA‑cleared, CLIA‑Waived, point‑of‑care platform for chlamydia and gonorrhea testing in both males and females. Our rapid, molecular platform brings rapid, accurate and convenient infectious disease testing to clinical settings nationwide. binx everywhere is our technology platform that connects community members with convenient diagnostic testing programs through self‑collected samples, high‑quality laboratory partnerships, and a full continuum of clinical care where and when it’s convenient for them.

Employer Commitment

binx health is proud to be an affirming employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About the Role

The Engineering Technician is a key role in our multifunctional group that supports our internal development programs and helps resolve residual reliability problems, implement or trial design improvements, and assist in running tests and experiments with scientists and other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Executing repairs or modifications to equipment and simple mechanical presses.
• Analysis of defective equipment.
• Product and component testing, reliability testing.
• Develop protocols to commission simple production equipment including equipment qualification.
• Promoting cGMP compliance within a pilot production facility.
• Maintaining a set of working instruments for day‑to‑day use.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Electronic or Mechanical engineering.
• BTEC or similar in Engineering discipline.
• Experience working with mechanical assembly equipment.
• Experience in working with electrical products and basic understanding of electronics.
• Experience with soldering processes, particularly SMD rework.
• Experience conducting fault finding and repair of production equipment or scientific instruments.
• Experience in product testing & failure analysis.
• Competent practical skills in running and maintaining diverse types of mechanical test equipment.
• Preferred experience with scientific instrumentation.
• Good record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to work unaided and self‑motivated.
• Fully computer literate.

Equal Opportunity Statement

binx health is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.