Prototyping Manufacture Technician

ECM Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection is seeking a Prototyping Manufacture Technician to join a small engineering team in Cambridge. The role focuses on operating additive manufacturing equipment to develop components for robotics, sensing and AI-enabled systems, all on site.

You will handle 3D printing across FDM, SLA and SLS, prepare print files in SolidWorks or Fusion 360, and contribute to prototype fabrication of electromechanical parts. UK security clearance is required for eligible British nationals.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial 3D printers (FDM, SLA, SLS).
• Proficient CAD skills for preparing print files (SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
• Hands-on prototype fabrication with electromechanical components and basic machining.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and tolerances; ability to test components.
• Senior level: mentoring and training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain 3D printing equipment across FDM, SLA, SLS.
• Prepare production-quality print files using CAD tools.
• Assemble prototype electromechanical components and use basic machining.
• Perform quality testing and assess component performance to spec.
• Mentor junior staff and support training initiatives.

Skills

3D printing

CAD (SolidWorks)

Prototype fabrication

Machining tools

Mechanical tolerances

Mentoring

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

The Prototyping Manufacture Technician will join a small technical engineering team developing components used in robotics, advanced sensing technologies and AI-enabled systems. This hands-on role will include operating advanced additive manufacturing equipment (3D printing).

Requirements:

• Experience with 3D printers (ideally industrial, but extensive hobby project experience may be considered). This should include operating, maintaining and troubleshooting of 3D printer technology (FDM, SLA, SLS).
• Understanding of CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) for preparing print files.
• Hands-on experience with bespoke fabrication including prototype electromechanical components. This may include the use of drills, saws, mills, sanders and other hand tools. Any experience with CNC would be desirable.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical principles and tolerances – responsibilities will include quality testing and component performance.
• For senior level, experience with mentoring and training would be required.

As projects may have military applications, the company require technical employees to be able to get UK security clearance, so only eligible British nationals will be considered. The position is fully onsite.

On offer is a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology and develop specialist technical skills.

Keywords: Defence, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Prototyping, Electro-Mechanical Housing, CAD, Onsite, Cambridgeshire