Production Engineering Technician

Sony; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony UK Technology Centre is a division of Sony Europe Limited and serves as Sony's only manufacturing centre in Europe, based in Pencoed. The Production Engineering Technician role focuses on TPM, fault-finding, and implementing process improvements to keep test and assembly operations running efficiently.

You will work with Operations Managers and the Production Engineering team, applying troubleshooting skills and interpreting mechanical drawings while seeking continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Level 3 diploma in electrical, mechanical or maintenance engineering or above.
• Able to communicate at all levels throughout the business.
• Ability to make engineering and technical change decisions to improve quality, efficiency to the benefit of the business.
• A strong team player with a positive attitude towards achieving schedules.
• Self-motivated and strong sense of responsibility.
• Hands on tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out total productive maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Confident at fault finding and repairing on a range of production/process equipment.
• Control and implementation of key process changes.
• Implementation of productive innovation ideas.
• Provide input during Design for Manufacture evaluations.
• Stock management for your department.
• Ensuring a safe, clean working environment and carrying out work in a safe manner ensuring safety standards are met.

Skills

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Fault finding

Problem solving

Use precision measuring tools

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Level 3 diploma in electrical, mechanical or maintenance engineering or above

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Maintenance tools

Job description

Sony UK Tec:

Sony UK Technology Centre is a division of Sony Europe Limited. We are the only manufacturing centre for Sony in Europe and have over 500 highly skilled team players who help create some of the most advanced technology on the global market. The heart of today’s operation at Pencoed is centered on the manufacture of high technology Broadcast and Professional Cameras and Systems including the latest industry leading 4K technology. Alongside this we provide contract manufacturing solutions for multiple non-Sony branded businesses. This collaborative approach to contract manufacturing has produced many commercial successes over the years, including the best-selling British computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi. Further, we are the home of a Sony customer service and solutions centre, a Business Incubation Centre and much more.

Role Overview:

As a Production Engineering Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient daily running of the Sony UK Tech test and assembly operations, including Bath Soldering. This will involve working on preventative maintenance (TPM), breakdowns, and efficiency improvements, all while ensuring a safe and controlled working environment.

You will need strong mechanical technical ability, including the ability to read and interpret Mechanical Engineering Drawings, use precision measuring and testing equipment, and apply fault-finding and problem-solving skills. You will also have the opportunity to implement and control process changes to drive continuous improvement.

The role works closely with Operational Managers, Supervisors, and the wider Production Engineering team, sharing best practices and providing technical leadership and support where needed. Training and development opportunities will be available to support growth within the role, making this an exciting opportunity for a proactive and technically skilled professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out total productive maintenance (TPM) activities
• Confident at fault finding and repairing on a range of production/process equipment
• Control and implementation of key process changes
• Implementation of productive innovation ideas
• Provide input during Design for Manufacture evaluations
• Stock management for your department
• Ensuring a safe, clean working environment and carrying out work in a safe manner ensuring safety standards are met.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Level 3 diploma in electrical, mechanical or maintenance engineering or above
• Able to communicate at all levels throughout the business
• Ability to make engineering and technical change decisions to improve quality, efficiency to the benefit of the business
• A strong team player with a positive attitude towards achieving schedules
• Self-motivated and strong sense of responsibility
• Hands on tools experience.

Desirable:

• Tool room experience – pillar drills, millers and lathes.
• An understanding of basic electrical engineering
• Good aptitude for complex and technical operations