Precision Mechanic - Scientific Instrumentation & CNC Machining

CamWebDir; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Family benefits

Visa exemption

Job summary

EMBL in Heidelberg seeks a Precision Mechanic to develop and maintain scientific instrumentation. You will manufacture precision components, advise on manufacturability, and support assembly, repair and improvement of instruments.

The role requires strong CAD/CAM skills, experience with CNC lathes, and fluent English and German (min B2). The position is a three-year contract renewable to nine, with generous benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Technical training in mechanical engineering and relevant experience producing precision mechanical components in a professional mechanical workshop environment.
• Extensive expertise in producing turned parts on CNC lathes from metals and plastics.
• Experience in quality control for tooling and manufactured components.
• Experience maintaining workshop machines.
• Demonstrated experience with modern CAD, CAM, and CNC software.
• Fluent English and German (minimum B2).

Responsibilities

• Produce precision mechanical components for scientific instrumentation using machining tools, with focus on turned parts.
• Support research groups in repair and improvement of mechanical components.
• Advise designers on manufacturability and performance of mechanical designs.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and replacement of workshop equipment.
• Manage availability and restocking of workshop materials and tooling.
• Build relationships with suppliers and contract workshops.
• Advise on workshop modernisation efforts.

Skills

Precision manufacturing

Quality control

Technical communication

Workshop maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Technical training in mechanical engineering

Tools

CNC lathes

CAD CAM software

Machining tools

Job description

EMBL in Heidelberg seeks a Precision Mechanic to develop and maintain scientific instrumentation. You will manufacture precision components, advise on manufacturability, and support assembly, repair and improvement of instruments.

The role requires strong CAD/CAM skills, experience with CNC lathes, and fluent English and German (min B2). The position is a three-year contract renewable to nine, with generous benefits and relocation support.