Precision Prototype Technician - Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Cambridge Mechatronics Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Prototype Build Technician to join our growing team, supporting development of next-generation SMA actuator technology.

You will assemble prototype actuators, perform precision assembly, and contribute to testing, documentation and manufacturability improvements.

This hands-on role requires meticulous manual skills, experience with soldering and lab equipment, and the ability to work with engineers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Experience building engineering prototypes from written and verbal instructions.
• Experience with fine soldering (SMD).
• Strong workshop skills with hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of mechanical assembly techniques.
• Experience supporting engineering investigations and debugging activities.
• Inventory management and routine purchasing experience.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with viewing and interrogating 3D CAD models, preferably using SolidWorks.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to carry out repetitive precision work to consistently high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype actuators to a high standard.
• Prepare delicate mechanical samples using precision assembly techniques including gluing, soldering and fine hand assembly.
• Support the manufacture of engineering prototypes through all stages of development.
• Work closely with design engineers to investigate prototype failures and support root cause analysis.
• Assist with engineering evaluations and product development activities.
• Review, update and improve prototype build instructions and assembly documentation.
• Provide practical feedback to engineers to improve product manufacturability and assembly processes.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Prototype build from instructions

Fine soldering (SMD)

General workshop skills

Reading engineering drawings

DFM/assembly techniques

Troubleshooting & debugging

Inventory management

MS Office (Excel, Word)

SolidWorks familiarity

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing (SLA/FDM)

Milling machines

Lathes

Calibration/measurement tools

Job description

Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Prototype Build Technician to join our growing team, supporting development of next-generation SMA actuator technology.

You will assemble prototype actuators, perform precision assembly, and contribute to testing, documentation and manufacturability improvements.

This hands-on role requires meticulous manual skills, experience with soldering and lab equipment, and the ability to work with engineers across disciplines.