Precision Manufacturing Technician – Optical Components

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Co-financed gym membership

Life insurance

Additional annual leave through our Co

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis in Cambridge is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join our Operations Team. You will work in a clean room environment handling assembly, inspection, testing and analysis of precision micro-components, contributing to continuous improvement and prototype projects.

This on-site role emphasizes hands-on technical work, problem solving and quality. You will collaborate with engineers and production teams to meet high standards of reliability, performance and Lean

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, electronics or precision assembly environments.
• Ability to read engineering documentation and follow work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect and test precision micro-components and finished products within a clean room environment.
• Build product sub-assemblies and final units to specification.
• Operate, monitor and adjust production equipment to meet quality targets.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process and product issues.
• Support prototype builds and process development activities.
• Calibrate equipment and perform inspections using precision tools.
• Maintain production records and batch documentation.

Skills

Manufacturing

Quality inspection

Test & measurement

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MES systems

Job description

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis in Cambridge is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join our Operations Team. You will work in a clean room environment handling assembly, inspection, testing and analysis of precision micro-components, contributing to continuous improvement and prototype projects.

This on-site role emphasizes hands-on technical work, problem solving and quality. You will collaborate with engineers and production teams to meet high standards of reliability, performance and Lean