Manufacturing Technician

Honeywell; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their team. In this site-based role, you will be trained to assemble and test microwave and RF components for the defense and space industry. Ideal candidates have a background in electrical circuitry and excellent manual dexterity. The position offers pathways for career growth, skill development, and work-life balance.

Benefits

Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement

Skill Development: Access to training and certifications

Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Understanding of microwave signals and electrical circuitry from an apprenticeship or education.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Assemble microwave components following detailed instructions.
• Test RF and microwave components using network analyzers.
• Identify manufacturing improvements and perform visual quality checks.

Skills

Understanding of microwave signals and electrical circuitry

Excellent dexterity and hand to eye coordination

Good verbal communication skills in English

Job description

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As a Manufacturing Technician at Honeywell, in Edinburgh, you will be trained toassemble and test Microwave and RF Components, using soldering techniques to ensure the highest quality product is provided to our customers. Products are for the defence and space industry and are at thecutting edge of technology. This is a site-based role, 37.5 hours per week.

Honeywell:

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are used on virtuallyeverycommercial, defense, and spaceaircraft.Webuild aircraft engines, cockpit andcabin electronics, wireless connectivitysystems, mechanical components. Ourhardware and software solutions help create morefuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-timeflights and safer skies.

Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Flying and Innovations for the Future of Aviation.

Key responsibilities:

You will have a buddy assigned to you and work closely with experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience within a friendly and supportive team to be trained to achieve the following:

• Following detailed assembly instructions
• Hand assembly of Microwave Components, using soldering techniques
• Mechanical Assembly following a prescribed build process
• Following detailed test instructions to test both RF and microwave components using network analysers
• Fault finding and identifying manufacturing improvements
• Carrying out visual quality checks and packing before labelling finished parts

Key skills and qualifications:

• Understanding of microwave signals and electrical circuitry either from the workplace or from an apprenticeship / your education
• Excellent dexterity and hand to eye co-ordination
• Good verbal communication skills in English

Our offer:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, regular feedback, and mentorship opportunities.
• Skill Development: Access to training and certifications.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and support for combining work with education.
• Tech and Innovation: Access to modern tools, technologies, and innovative work environments.
• Company Culture: Sense of community, team-building activities, and social events.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.