Senior Mechanical Assembly Technician: Cleanroom & UHV

Vacgen Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)

Life Insurance

Job summary

VACGEN in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to join the Cleanroom team in Hailsham. You will assemble complex mechanical and electrical components from detailed drawings, build UHV manipulation systems, and perform precision hand fitting within a strict cleanliness regime.

You'll work on varied, high-precision projects, collaborating with Engineering, Production and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision, high-technology or complex engineering environments.
• Ability to follow technical drawings and specifications precisely.
• Pride in the craft of assembly and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical and electrical components from drawings and specs.
• Build UHV manipulation and sample-handling systems and sub-assemblies.
• Perform precision hand fitting and mechanical assembly to tight tolerances.
• Complete UHV-compatible wiring and electrical testing.
• Work to strict cleanroom standards and ensure cleanliness of in-vacuum parts.
• Inspect workmanship and ensure assemblies meet quality and engineering standards.
• Support new products moving from NPI to routine manufacture.
• Create and update manufacturing instructions and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate test data, quality records and serialisation details.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Precision fitting

Wiring and electrical testing

Quality and cleanliness standards

Methodical working

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND or engineering degree or apprenticeship

Job description

VACGEN in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to join the Cleanroom team in Hailsham. You will assemble complex mechanical and electrical components from detailed drawings, build UHV manipulation systems, and perform precision hand fitting within a strict cleanliness regime.

You'll work on varied, high-precision projects, collaborating with Engineering, Production and Quality teams.