Mechanical Technician HUBER+SUHNER Polatis

Cambridge Science Park; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cambridge Science Park is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to join the team. The role involves assembling jigs and fixtures, supporting experiments, maintaining workshop equipment and handling light admin tasks such as documentation and PDM system management.

Ideal candidates will have a BTech/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar, 3+ years in product development or R&D, and experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years in a product development or R&D environment.
• Hands-on mechanical technician experience.
• Familiarity with workshop practices and mechanical tools.
• Good multitasking and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Assemble and test jigs, fixtures and mechanical assemblies for development and production.
• Conduct experiments on mechanical components; record, analyse and document findings.
• Maintain and organise the mechanical workshop, tools and equipment.
• Support prototype development and engineering trials with practical input.
• View and occasionally edit mechanical drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks).
• Document assembly instructions, test results and equipment logs.

Kenntnisse

CAD software

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Ausbildung

BTech/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

We are seeking a hands-on and detailed oriented Mechanical Technician to join our team.

This role involves assembling mechanical jigs and fixtures, supporting experimental setups, maintaining workshop equipment and handling light administrative tasks such as documentation, PDM system management.

The ideal candidate is agile, capable of multitasking and has experience with CAD tools and mechanical systems:

Assemble and test jigs, fixtures and mechanical assemblies to support development and production processes

Conduct experiments on mechanical components or systems; record, analyse and document findings accurately.

Maintain and organise the mechanical workshop, including tools, equipment and consumables

Support prototype development and engineering trials with practical and technical input

Use CAD software (Preferable SolidWorks) to view and occasionally edit mechanical drawings or models

Perform basic administrative tasks, including documenting assembly instructions, test results and equipment logs

Collaborate across teams including engineers, designers and project leads to ensure timely delivery of tasks

Apply strong attention to detail to ensure high quality standards in all mechanical tasks

Work independently and efficiently manage multiple task in a dynamic environment

Ad hoc duties as required

Your profile

BTech, HNC/HND qualification or similar in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience

3+ year(s) experience working in a product development or R&D environment is desirable

Proven experience in a hands-on mechanical technician or similar role

Familiarity with mechanical tools, assembly techniques and workshop practices

Experience using at least one CAD software package

Basic understanding of experimental procedures and documentations

Good multitasking and time management skills

Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities

Good communication and organisation skills

Familiar with health and safety practices in workshop settings