Manufacturing Technician - Optical Subassembly (R0261924)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Glasgow to support the manufacturing and testing of military products. The role involves optical alignment, calibration of optical subassemblies, and working in teams. Candidates should have a solid understanding of physics and effective communication skills, with various benefits such as a 4-day work week and pension contributions.

Benefits

4-day working week

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 7%

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life insurance

Stock options every 2 years

Enhanced parental leave

Training budget and conference/workshop attendance

Wellbeing memberships, Cycle to Work

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and in teams.
• Inquisitiveness and ability to question results.

Responsibilities

• Optical alignment and construction of optical subassemblies.
• Calibration of optical subassemblies and tooling.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Good understanding of general physics

Practical and experimental skills

Effective communication skills

Tools

Optical instruments

Job description

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Manufacturing Technician - Optical Subassembly (R0261924), Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Client: Thales

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: dbc8098e9608

Job Views: 2

Posted: 27.05.2025

Expiry Date: 11.07.2025

Job Description:

Thales is a technology company operating in aerospace, defence, ground transportation, security, and space. We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Glasgow to support manufacturing and testing of military products.

Responsibilities:

• Optical alignment and construction of optical subassemblies
• Complex optical bonding using optical adhesives
• Optical handling and cleaning
• Analysis of optical components using interferometers
• Calibration of optical subassemblies and tooling
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams

About you:

• Good understanding of general physics
• Practical and experimental skills
• Inquisitiveness and ability to question results
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and in teams
• Effective communication skills

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of optical instruments, interferometry, mechanical engineering
• Experience with opto-mechanical components and manufacture
• Optical handling, cleaning, bonding

Benefits:

• 4-day working week
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life insurance
• Stock options (SharingThales) every 2 years
• Enhanced parental leave
• Training budget and conference/workshop attendance
• Wellbeing memberships, Cycle to Work
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Applicants must provide evidence of identity, work eligibility, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require full Security Clearance. Thales is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes.

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