MIV Technician

Thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Buying or selling annual leave

Cycle to work schemes

Employee discounts

Paid volunteering day

Stocks and shares

Annual bonus

Much more depending on the role

Job summary

Thales in Glasgow, United Kingdom seeks a hands-on Manufacturing or Engineering Technician to assemble and test complex components and support diagnostics in a high-precision environment. You will work from data packs and instructions, maintain build records and contribute to continuous improvement.

You should bring experience in engineering/manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team, with good time management and basic PC skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial environment.
• Hands-on assembly and/or testing experience.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test complex electrical, mechanical and optical components.
• Work from manufacturing data packs, technical instructions and test specifications.
• Carry out product testing and self-assessment to ensure high-quality standards.
• Support fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis.
• Diagnose and repair electronic systems and sub-assemblies, where required.
• Support the alignment and testing of opto-mechanical systems.
• Maintain accurate product build and configuration records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Test Engineers, Quality and other technical teams.

Skills

Hands-on assembly/testing

Engineering environment

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Organization

Basic PC skills

Job description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
We’re Hiring: MIV Technician | Thales
Are you a hands‑on Manufacturing or Engineering Technician with experience in assembly, testing and fault finding?
We’re looking for an MIV Technician to join our team at Thales and work within an exciting, highly skilled manufacturing environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assemble and test complex electrical, mechanical and optical components
• Work from manufacturing data packs, technical instructions and test specifications
• Carry out product testing and self‑assessment to ensure high‑quality standards
• Support fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis
• Diagnose and repair electronic systems and sub‑assemblies, where required
• Support the alignment and testing of opto‑mechanical systems
• Maintain accurate product build and configuration records
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Test Engineers, Quality and other technical teams

What we’re looking for:

• Experience within an Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial environment
• Hands‑on assembly and/or testing experience
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Basic PC skills

Experience working with electrical, mechanical, electronic or optical assemblies would be particularly valuable.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you enjoy hands‑on engineering, problem‑solving and working with complex technology, we’d love to hear from you.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.

The benefits we offer include:

• private medical insurance
• buying or selling annual leave
• cycle to work schemes
• employee discounts
• paid volunteering day
• stocks and shares
• annual bonus
• much more depending on the role

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

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