Production Technician

ACS Business Performance Ltd; Colne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Production Technician to join their growing team. This hands-on role involves assembling and testing high-precision products including electromechanical and electronic components. Ideal candidates will have a formal engineering qualification, strong electronics understanding, and skills in fault finding and SMT soldering. This opportunity allows you to deepen your technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals.
• Skilled in fault finding, debugging, and PCB rework.
• Basic knowledge of analogue/digital video processing and cleanroom techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and test of electromechanical, optical, and electronic components.
• Component-level fault finding and diagnostics.
• Documentation and record-keeping of build and test processes.

Skills

Fault finding

Debugging

Cable/harness assembly

SMT soldering

Reading electronic schematics

Education

Formal engineering or relevant technical qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Test equipment (oscilloscope, DVM, signal generator)

Job description

Production Technician - Electromechanical

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.