Precision Optical Assembly Technician - Optomechanics

Matchtech; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art tech

Career development

Collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Our client in Farnborough is seeking an Optical Assembly Build Technician to join a new team on cutting-edge defence technology projects. You will assemble, align, and test precision optomechanical products to engineering specifications within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires experience in optical alignment, assembly and testing, with strong attention to quality, traceability and documentation. A cleanroom setting and health & safety standards adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling, integrating and testing precision optomechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Experience with optical alignment and verification activities in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate and test precision optical and optomechanical products
• Carry out optical alignment using lasers, alignment telescopes and autocollimators
• Perform mechanical and optical inspections with precision equipment
• Maintain manufacturing records and traceability in ERP/MRP systems
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement to optimise quality and efficiency
• Adhere to cleanroom, health & safety, and contamination control standards

Skills

Optomechanical assembly

Optical alignment

Quality control

Documentation & traceability

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship

HNC / HND or equivalent

Engineering or Physics background

Tools

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Our client in Farnborough is seeking an Optical Assembly Build Technician to join a new team on cutting-edge defence technology projects. You will assemble, align, and test precision optomechanical products to engineering specifications within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role requires experience in optical alignment, assembly and testing, with strong attention to quality, traceability and documentation. A cleanroom setting and health & safety standards adherence are essential.