Production Technician

ACS Business Performance; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Production Technician. This hands-on role requires electromechanical assembly skills, fault finding expertise, and the ability to work with various technologies. Ideal candidates will have a formal engineering qualification and experience in PCB repair and SMT soldering. Join a skilled team to enhance your technical expertise while contributing to high-precision product assembly.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong understanding of electronics fundamentals.
• Experience in debugging and fault finding is essential.
• Ability to read electronic schematics is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electromechanical, optical, and electronic components.
• Document and keep records of build and test processes.
• Perform component-level fault finding and diagnostics.

Skills

Electromechanical assembly

Fault finding

PCB rework

Cable harness assembly

SMT soldering

Education

Formal engineering or relevant technical qualification

Tools

Oscilloscope

DVM

Signal generator

SolidWorks

Job description

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We're working with a cutting-edge company in infrared thermal imaging, seeking an experienced Production Technician to join their growing team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with solid electromechanical assembly experience, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for working across a variety of technologies.

You'll be part of a small but skilled production team assembling and testing high-precision products. Work varies from small cable assemblies to full system builds. Ideal for candidates who enjoy variety, problem-solving, and have a flexible, can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly and test of electromechanical, optical, and electronic components
• Component-level fault finding and diagnostics
• PCB repair and SMT soldering (down to 0201 size)
• Wiring, cable harnessing, and schematic interpretation
• Use of test equipment (oscilloscope, DVM, signal generator)
• Documentation and record-keeping of build and test processes

Required Skills & Experience:

• Formal engineering or relevant technical qualification
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals
• Skilled in fault finding, debugging, and PCB rework
• Confident with cable/harness assembly and SMT soldering
• Familiarity with standard test equipment
• Able to read electronic schematics and use PCB design tools
• Experience with SolidWorks or other mechanical CAD is a bonus
• Basic knowledge of analogue/digital video processing and cleanroom techniques is desirable

Work in a high-tech environment with varied tasks and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines. Great opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in a collaborative and innovation-driven team.

ACS are recruiting for a Production Technician If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Production Technician submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Production Technician. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Production Technician with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Production Technician role you desire.

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