Production Engineer – Full Time – Crewe

Catering; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering is seeking a skilled Production Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing team responsible for assembling electrical and electronic systems for high-tech scientific instrumentation. You will work from technical drawings and wiring diagrams to deliver complex assemblies.

The role includes control cabinet assembly, cable making, terminal installation, crimping and soldering, plus refurbishment and upgrades of existing instrumentation. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Electrical/electro-mechanical engineering background with qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive workshop/manufacturing assembly experience.
• Excellent soldering skills with high-density connectors.
• Experience in cable making, crimping and terminal installation.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and PCB schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and practical assembly skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical and electronic systems for high-tech instrumentation from drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Perform control cabinet assembly, cable making, terminal installation, crimping and soldering.
• Refurbish and upgrade existing instrumentation.
• Carry out electrical fault finding and travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

Electrical background

Assembly experience

Soldering

Cable making & crimping

Reading electrical drawings/PCB schem

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

PCB assembly (SMT)

Education

Electrical/electro-mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Wiring/panel assembly tools

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a skilled Production Engineer to join a highly successful Scientific Instrument Manufacturer within their fast-paced manufacturing team.

You will be responsible for the assembly of electrical and electronic systems for high-tech scientific instrumentation, working from technical drawings and wiring diagrams to complete complex assemblies. Your work will include control cabinet assembly, cable making, terminal installation, crimping and soldering, alongside the refurbishment and upgrade of existing instrumentation.

The ability to work meticulously with intricate electrical assemblies is key to this role. You will also undertake electrical fault finding and may have the opportunity to travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas to support servicing, repairs and upgrades.

Candidates should have:

• An electrical/electro-mechanical engineering background, gained through a relevant qualification and/or practical industry experience
• Significant assembly experience within a workshop or manufacturing environment
• Excellent soldering skills, including complex high-density connectors
• Experience in cable making, crimping and terminal installation
• The ability to read and understand electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and PCB schematics
• Excellent attention to detail and strong practical assembly skills
• Good communication, time management and team-working skills

Experience with PCB assembly, including soldering surface mount devices, would also be highly beneficial.

For your work, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and the opportunity to join a friendly and fast-paced team!

Keywords: Production Engineer, Electro-Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Electrical Assembly, Electronic Assembly, Manufacturing, Soldering, Crimping, Cable Making, Wiring, PCB, Surface Mount, Control Cabinet, Fault Finding, Scientific Instrumentation, Production, Technician, VRS9516MP.

Salary: £30000 - £35000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Crewe, Cheshire East