Junior / Senior Prototyping Technician

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Cambridge is looking for a Junior / Senior Prototyping Technician to join their technical engineering team. This onsite position involves operating advanced 3D printing equipment and requires strong mechanical knowledge and CAD skills. Applicants must be eligible British nationals due to security clearance requirements. The role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on groundbreaking technology in robotics and AI systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D printers and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in CAD for preparing print files.
• Hands-on experience with prototype electromechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced additive manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct quality testing and ensure component performance.
• Mentor junior team members if senior level.

Skills

3D printers operation

CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)

Bespoke fabrication

Understanding of mechanical principles

Mentoring experience

Tools

CNC machines

Drills

Saws

Mills

Sanders

Job description

Based onsite at dedicated office and workshop, the Junior / Senior Prototyping Technician will join a small technical engineering team developing components used in robotics, advanced sensing technologies and AI-enabled systems. This hands‑on role will include operating advanced additive manufacturing equipment (3D printing).

Requirements

• Experience with 3D printers (ideally industrial, but extensive hobby project experience may be considered). This should include operating, maintaining and troubleshooting of 3D printer technology (FDM, SLA, SLS).
• Understanding of CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) for preparing print files.
• Hands‑on experience with bespoke fabrication including prototype electromechanical components. This may include the use of drills, saws, mills, sanders and other hand tools. Any experience with CNC would be desirable.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical principles and tolerances – responsibilities will include quality testing and component performance.
• For senior level, experience with mentoring and training would be required.

As projects may have military applications, the company require technical employees to be able to get UK security clearance, so only eligible British nationals will be considered. The position is fully onsite.

On offer is a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology and develop specialist technical skills.

Keywords: Defence, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Prototyping, Electro‑Mechanical Housing, CAD, Onsite, Cambridgeshire

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

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