Manufacturing Technician - Optical & Semiconductor Systems

Infinitesima; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Death in service benefits

Private health care

Personal pension contributions of 4%

Generous EMI Share scheme

Job summary

Infinitesima in Abingdon is seeking a Manufacturing Technician who will build and test complex sub-assemblies. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and offers a salary of £24,000 to £34,000 depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have a background in high-technology products and be adaptable in solving manufacturing challenges, with hybrid working available after the initial probationary period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing technician role.
• Experience building and testing complex high-technology products.
• Quality control and/or manufacturing engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Building and testing complex sub-assemblies.
• Identifying and reporting manufacturing issues.
• Maintaining a high standard of health and safety across the business.

Skills

Building and testing complex sub-assemblies

Wiring/soldering to IPC standards

Confidence with technical English

Good hand-to-eye coordination

Education

HND or Degree in electro-mechanical assembly

Job description

Reward and Benefits

• £24,000 to £34,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme

About the role

Reporting to the RPM Manufacturing Manager: a Manufacturing Technician who can build and test complex sub‑assemblies and assemble tools to the required standard using build and test documents. The role requires identifying and reporting problems with manufacturing and working with the engineering team to find solutions.

Typical day for a Manufacturing Technician

• Building and testing complex sub‑assemblies, assembling tools to the required standard using build and test documentation
• Identifying and reporting manufacturing issues, working closely with engineering teams to resolve them
• Supporting the manufacturing team in maintaining and improving processes and overall product quality
• Supporting the NPI Manager and RPM Manufacturing Manager in delivering products to customers on time
• Producing clear and well‑documented build notes and test procedures when required
• Generating Bills of Materials (BOMs) when required
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across production and cleanroom areas
• Kitting assemblies in line with the BOM when required
• Supporting the Operations team in maintaining a high standard of health and safety across the business

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing technician role
• Experience building and testing complex high‑technology products
• Assembly of optical components and use of lasers
• Wiring/soldering to IPC standards
• Experience with engineering development and release into product life cycle
• Quality control and/or manufacturing engineering experience
• Adaptable with a can‑do approach to unexpected challenges
• Good hand‑to‑eye coordination
• Confidence with technical English
• Permanent right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Manufacturing within the semiconductor field
• Building and testing optical systems including lasers and fibres, electronics, electro‑mechanics
• Working within a cleanroom environment

Education and Qualification

Either an HND or Degree in electro‑mechanical assembly or a similar field, or a clear equivalent path through relevant apprenticeship or accumulated experience.

Location and Work Pattern

All new UK team members are asked to work on site in Abingdon during the first three months and are offered flexible, hybrid working where possible after probation.