Hands-On R&D Technician – Prototyping & Systems

Avanti Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist research and development organisation in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an R&D Technician. This role offers the chance to engage with a variety of technologies while supporting the development of advanced systems. Candidates should possess relevant education and practical experience, demonstrating strong problem solving and communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a private medical plan, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional Christmas shutdown

Private medical plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to work and electric car schemes

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronics or prototyping.
• Familiarity with CAD or 3D printing is desirable.
• Eligible for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and test prototype R&D systems.
• Perform hands-on electronics tasks like soldering and PCB assembly.
• Support experiments and field trials, including data capture.

Skills

Practical problem solving

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Degree or equivalent in engineering, physics or related discipline

Tools

CAD tools

3D printing equipment

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

A specialist research and development organisation in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an R&D Technician. This role offers the chance to engage with a variety of technologies while supporting the development of advanced systems. Candidates should possess relevant education and practical experience, demonstrating strong problem solving and communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a private medical plan, and a pension scheme.