Senior Production Technician

Technical Futures Ltd; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning technology company in Waterbeach is seeking a Senior Production Technician to ensure the efficient production of mission-critical opto-electromechanical devices. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in production engineering, with a strong background in electronic manufacturing, and a relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND). The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and a generous pension contribution as part of the benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous company pension contribution

Life assurance

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of Production Engineering experience essential.
• Ability to read schematic designs required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient production of opto‑electromechanical devices.
• Engage in manufacturing, assembly, and test processes.
• Contribute to diverse tasks within the production environment.

Skills

Electronic manufacturing knowledge

Mechanical assembly techniques

Soldering and wiring skills

Troubleshooting skills

Fault-finding skills

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Overview

A Senior Production Technician with a background involving the assembly and manufacture of electro‑mechanical components and systems will join an award‑winning Technology Company. The successful Senior Production Technician will bring a range of knowledge and experience across electronic manufacturing and electronic/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

In this challenging and diverse role the Senior Production Technician will play a crucial role in the manufacturing, assembly and test processes, ensuring the efficient production of mission‑critical opto‑electromechanical devices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• An Engineering qualification (minimum of HNC/HND).
• Familiarity across electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering principles with ability to read schematic designs.
• Proven experience of electro‑mechanical assembly techniques.
• Good soldering and wiring skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault‑finding and debugging skills.
• Previous experience of working in a Senior Technician / Production Engineer role.

Applicants for this Senior Production Technician role should have full eligibility to work in the UK, possess 5+ years Production Engineering experience and hold an HNC/HND or degree in an Engineering discipline.

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary will be offered (depending on experience) with benefits to include a discretionary bonus scheme, generous company pension contribution, life assurance, flexitime and more.