Prototype Wiring Technician — Cabling & Harnesses

Mane Energy; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Pension scheme

Health cash-back

Employee discounts

Training & development

Flexible working

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Mane Energy, at its Poynton facility in the UK, is seeking skilled technicians experienced in regulated manufacturing environments for defense and security projects. The team wires electronics and electrical assemblies, tests completed units, and adheres to high-quality standards.

The role focuses on complex wiring across power, data and RF, reading schematics, following assembly instructions, and maintaining strict quality controls. IPC J-STD is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in cabinet, rack or box wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience reading wiring schedules, wiring diagrams and circuit diagrams.
• Follow bespoke customer-supplied assembly instructions.
• Strong practical wiring, crimping and soldering skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• IPC J-STD certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex cabinet, rack and box wiring using 22 AWG to 10 AWG cable and wire.
• Work across power, data and RF applications.
• Use a variety of handheld crimping tools.
• Create, route and secure multi-cable harnesses and wiring looms.
• Terminate a range of connector types, including multi-pin, 38999, RF, data and power connectors.
• Complete crimped and soldered wire terminations.
• Support the development and manufacture of first-off units and cabling.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, wiring schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with required quality, safety and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Cabinet wiring

Crimping

Soldering

Engineering drawings

Wiring schedules

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Handheld crimping tools

Job description

Mane Energy, at its Poynton facility in the UK, is seeking skilled technicians experienced in regulated manufacturing environments for defense and security projects. The team wires electronics and electrical assemblies, tests completed units, and adheres to high-quality standards.

The role focuses on complex wiring across power, data and RF, reading schematics, following assembly instructions, and maintaining strict quality controls. IPC J-STD is advantageous.