Lead Production Technician

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech manufacturing firm in Cambridge is seeking a skilled Lead Technician to assemble and test electro-mechanical systems. You will utilize your soldering and troubleshooting expertise, collaborate with engineers, and ensure high-quality standards. This role offers a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 and includes flexible working hours, holiday, and pension contributions.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong electro-mechanical assembly experience including soldering, wiring, and mechanical build.
• Confidence in troubleshooting, fault finding and debugging, using relevant software.
• Able to read schematic designs & working knowledge of PCB design software.

Responsibilities

• Assemble & test electro-mechanical systems to exacting standards.
• Troubleshoot & diagnose faults at component level.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine processes and solve technical challenges.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting and fault finding

Soldering

Standard test equipment usage

Reading schematic designs

Basic programming

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

PCB design software

Job description

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If you’re a hands-on Lead Technician, or looking to take a step up and thrives on precision assembly, troubleshooting, and testing, this could be your perfect next move.

You will be joining a high-tech manufacturing team in this award-winning business working with some great people.

On a day to day basis you will:

• Assemble & test electro-mechanical systems to exacting standards
• Troubleshoot & diagnose faults at component level
• Solder, wire & build PCBs, cables, and harness assemblies
• Use test equipment (Oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators) to ensure performance
• Collaborate with engineers to refine processes and solve technical challenges

What do we need from you:

• Strong electro-mechanical assembly experience, including soldering, wiring, and mechanical build
• Confidence in troubleshooting, fault finding and debugging, using relevant software
• Understanding of basic programming - Python, C#, and Hex/Decimal/Binary conversions
• Able to read schematic designs & working knowledge of PCB design software
• Practiced in the use of standard test equipment (e.g. Oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators)
• Understanding of analogue and digital video processing is a bonus
• Familiarity with Cleanroom techniques
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and problem-solve

What can you expect in return?:

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience
• Flexible working hours (core hours)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Discounted gym membership

If you’re a skilled technician looking to take the next step, apply now or get in touch for more details!