Graduate Manufacturing Technician

Teledyne LeCroy Korea; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Holiday entitlement + bank holidays

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave UK in Lincoln is seeking a Graduate Manufacturing Technician to join a highly skilled team. You will assemble and test advanced RF and electronic products used in specialist microwave radar applications, and support continuous improvement to enhance quality and efficiency.

The role focuses on hands-on manufacturing, documentation, and problem solving within a high-technology environment. A relevant engineering qualification and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, build instructions and test procedures.
• High level of dexterity and attention to detail; able to use hand tools and soldering.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and test RF and electronic products using a range of techniques following build documents.
• Complete production records, build documentation and test results accurately.
• Support fault finding and repair activities for production issues and customer returns.
• Adhere to Health, Safety and COSHH regulations and maintain ESD controls.
• Meet or exceed production targets while maintaining quality and supporting continuous improvement.
• Contribute to 5S, visual management and process improvements.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team player

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or equivalent in Electronic/Manufacturing/Electrical engineering

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Company Overview

Teledyne is devoted to advancing science, acquiring and inventing new technology, and using it to help our customers solve challenges in business and society. Teledyne serves an immense range of applications, providing technologies vital to industrial growth markets.

What You'll Be Involved In

Teledyne Microwave UK (Lincoln) is seeking a Graduate Manufacturing Technician to join our team based at Firth Road. This is a hands‑on role working within a highly skilled and experienced team, assembling and testing technically advanced RF and electronic products used in specialist microwave radar applications. The role involves the manufacture, test and repair of high‑reliability products, alongside supporting continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality, manufacturability and production efficiency. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality output while developing their technical knowledge, practical manufacturing skills and understanding of high‑reliability electronic products.

Key Responsibilities of the Role Will Include

• Assembly & Test - Assemble and test RF and electronic products using a range of techniques, including mechanical assembly, epoxy processes, PCB soldering and RF assembly, in line with defined build documentation. Follow detailed work instructions and test procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
• Production Data & Documentation - Accurately complete production records, build documentation and test results. Raise issues and support updates to documentation to ensure it remains current and reflects best practice.
• Fault Finding & Repair - Support fault finding and repair activities for production issues and customer returns within agreed timescales. Work with Engineering teams to feedback recurring issues and support long-term improvements.
• Health, Safety & Compliance - Work in line with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, including ESD controls and COSHH regulations. Actively support and promote a safe and compliant working environment.
• Delivery & Performance - Work to meet or exceed agreed production targets while maintaining high quality standards. Support business needs through flexible working where required.
• Continuous Improvement - Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including 5S, visual management and process improvements. Proactively identify opportunities to improve product quality, build efficiency and working practices, and share ideas with the team.

What We're Looking For In You

Essential Experience / Competencies

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience. Good manual dexterity and high attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, build instructions and test procedures. Understanding of basic electronic assembly, manufacturing or engineering principles. Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn. Strong team player with a proactive and positive approach. Willingness to develop practical manufacturing and test skills within a high‑technology environment. Ability to manage own work and maintain accurate records. High level of dexterity and attention detail; using hand tools, soldering, and demonstrating ESD compliance. Ability to read and interpret technical data. Accurately manage own material inventory. Availability to work extra hours or shift work as required to meet customer demand.

Desirable Experience / Competencies

Experience working with RF or microwave assemblies. Understanding of electronic test methods and equipment. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools (e.g. 5S, visual management, waste reduction). Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements within a manufacturing environment, including ESD controls and COSHH regulations. Experience using Microsoft Office for data entry and reporting. Experience supporting improvement activities within a production environment. Placement year, internship, university project work or practical engineering experience.

Desired Qualifications

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

We offer a range of benefits that include

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• Salary sacrifice Electric & Hybrid Vehicle car scheme 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
• Company funded medical cash plan which allows eligible members to offset the cost of routine medical treatments.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits and policies.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.
• Local discounts & offers (e.g. gym).

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.