Manufacturing Technician - 6 month fixed term contract

CMR Surgical Ltd.; Ely; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Non-contributory pension

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Enhanced parental leave pay

Job summary

CMR Surgical Ltd. is seeking a manufacturing technician at our Ely site to assemble and test the Versius surgical robotic system. You will perform electronics, test, and precision mechanical assembly, following predefined instructions and quality standards.

The role involves precise handling of electromechanical components, maintaining manufacturing records, and contributing to a compliant, efficient production environment. Prior experience in regulated settings is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fine manual assembly.
• Ability to maintain accurate records in line with cGMP.
• Experience with cable assembly and crimp tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble / test / commission electro-mechanical assemblies per instructions.
• Precisely assemble small components to defined torque and quality standards; record results.
• Complete manufacturing records and travellers; identify and escalate non-conformances.
• Work with controlled work instructions, SOPs and quality systems.
• Basic fault-finding using defined test procedures; support root-cause investigations.

Skills

Fine manual assembly

Hand-eye coordination

Record keeping

Attention to cGMP

Cable assembly

High-tech assembly

Tools

Crimp tools

Wire cutters

Job description

About CMR Surgical

At CMR Surgical, we're revolutionising the future of minimal access surgery with Versius, our next-generation surgical robotic system. We're growing fast, and we’re on a mission to transform how surgery is delivered globally—for the benefit of patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.

Our values—Ambitious, Humble, People-Focused, and Fair & Responsible—define our approach to innovation, partnership, and growth. If you believe in making a meaningful difference in healthcare and want to be part of a purpose-driven company with bold ambitions, now is the time to join us.

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now. Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

About the Role

Carrying out the manufacture and assembly of our state-of-the-art surgical robotic system at our Ely site, including electronics, test and measurement through to precision mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assembling / testing / commissioning of integrated electro-mechanical assemblies using pre-defined instructions
• Precision assembly of small electromechanical components (e.g. fasteners, connectors and fine sub-assemblies) to defined torque and quality standards. Recording test results and build issues accurately
• Completion of manufacturing records and travellers
• Identification and escalation of non-conformances and deviations
• Working in accordance with controlled work instructions, SOPs and quality system requirements
• Basic fault-finding using defined test procedures
• Supporting engineers with structured root-cause investigations

We’d expect you to be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Operations remit that helps the team deliver its objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

• Proven experience carrying out fine manual assembly work requiring steady hands, good hand-eye coordination and sustained concentration.
• A can-do attitude for a variety of tasks including, goods-in inspection, stock control and manufacture
• A careful approach to assembly, lab and tool use
• The ability to keep accurate records, in line with cGMP
• Cable assembly skills (use of crimp tools, wire cutters and associated hand tools)
• Proven practical experience of high-tech assembly or test (preferably within a regulated environment such as medical/pharmaceutical or aerospace)

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare, generous annual leave allowance and enhanced global parental leave pay.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within the UK.