Production Technician

Snapchat; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Abingdon is seeking a Production Technician to engage in hands-on tasks related to the manufacture and assembly of products. The ideal candidate will work in a cleanroom environment, support production on a rotating shift basis, and have a strong background in manufacturing. This role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to quality standards, with a commitment to safety and process efficiency.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Responsibilities

• Wear a full cleanroom suit; majority of the workday in the cleanroom.
• Perform hands-on manufacturing, assembly, and testing of products.
• Support production on a 2-shift rotating basis.
• Monitor production processes and diagnose equipment issues.
• Assist in developing and validating new manufacturing processes.
• Ensure adherence to engineering principles and quality standards.
• Conduct investigations and resolve production issues.
• Provide feedback to ensure continuity across shifts.
• Liaise with supervisors and fellow technicians.
• Monitor production processes using MES and SPC data.
• Train and mentor new operators and technicians.
• Champion a positive safety and environmental culture.

Skills

Experience working in a manufacturing / production environment

Strong analytical and problem solving ability

Good understanding of statistical process control techniques

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Demonstrable experience as a Production Technician in a similar fabrication environment

Job description

Overview

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and its AR glasses, Spectacles. The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

We’re looking for a Production Technician to join the Manufacturing Team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do

• The role requires wearing a full cleanroom suit, with the expectation that the majority of the working day will take place within the cleanroom, actively engaged in production activities.
• Perform hands-on tasks relating to the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of products, ensuring adherence to established procedures and specifications.
• Support and maintain production on a 2-shift rotating basis (6am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm), including setup, operation, and shutdown of production equipment.
• Proactively monitor production processes, identify deviations, and conduct initial troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment and process issues.
• Contribute to continuous process development and optimisation by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and reduce operating costs.
• Assist in the development and validation of new manufacturing processes and technologies, ensuring rapid introduction with stable yield and quality.
• Ensure strict adherence to engineering principles, quality standards, and operating procedures by all staff working within the fabrication and test areas.
• Respond promptly to out-of-control events, conduct initial investigations, and assist in the disposition and resolution of issues to minimise downtime and scrap.
• Serve as the primary process engineering representative for all processing areas during out-of-day shift hours, making critical decisions to maintain production.
• Conduct on-shift containment, in-depth investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of complex process and test issues, escalating to engineers as needed.
• Provide clear and concise feedback and communication to ensure seamless continuity in addressing issues across all manufacturing shifts.
• Liaise effectively with shift supervisors and fellow Technicians to ensure production priorities are clearly understood and addressed with appropriate urgency.
• Accurately monitor the status of production processes, including output, yield, and downtime using the MES, SPC data, and the production dashboard.
• Actively contribute to the training and mentoring of new Operators and fellow Technicians on manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Champion a positive safety and environmental culture to satisfy ISO 18001 and ISO 140001 requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience working in a manufacturing / production environment
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and engineering principles
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Good understanding of statistical process control techniques
• Knowledge of scientific experimentation techniques
• Proactive and capable of working without direct supervision
• Can effectively prioritise time and identify and focus on priority issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Adaptable to changing circumstances

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Production Technician in a similar fabrication environment

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!