Senior Technician — Manufacturing Capability & Testing

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Senior Technician focused on Manufacturing Capability to enable fabrication, assembly and testing of complex systems within the Integrated Manufacturing Group. The role combines hands-on engineering with mentoring of apprentices and ongoing process improvement in a hybrid, full-time setting.

You will work with automated assembly and ensure safety and quality standards, developing CAD drawings, operating machinery, and solving technical issues.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject and have completed a time-served apprenticeship (or equivalent industrial experience).
• Proven ability to machine, build and conduct functional testing of complex systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stay updated with new developments within the technical area to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in solving technical problems and demonstrating safe working practices in implementing solutions.
• Experience working to industry standards, including health and safety policies, and ensuring relevant compliance regulations are met.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery safely within a workshop or lab environment.
• Experience in using 2D and/or 3D CAD software such as NX/Inventor/Catia/Solidworks/Autodesk
• IT Skills across Microsoft Office suite, basic to intermediate standard.
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge and skills further, including mentoring apprentices and contributing to their professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for enabling IMG’s capability for fabrication, assembly and testing of complex systems, across a variety of manufacturing applications, ensuring project specifications, timelines, and safety standards are met.
• Responsible for the implementation and use of new machinery, while ensuring safety compliance with technical standards.
• Create and interpret technical drawings and other relevant documentation.
• Responsible for solving complex installation issues and other technical problems.
• Responsible for upholding IMG’s new and existing machinery through the implementation of industrial and IMG standards.
• Support project hardware requirements, including procurement, completion of functional testing plans, creation of lifting plans and authoring risk assessments.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

Testing

Mentoring

CAD software

Safety

Education

Level 5 qualification

Tools

NX

Inventor

Catia

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a Senior Technician focused on Manufacturing Capability to enable fabrication, assembly and testing of complex systems within the Integrated Manufacturing Group. The role combines hands-on engineering with mentoring of apprentices and ongoing process improvement in a hybrid, full-time setting.

You will work with automated assembly and ensure safety and quality standards, developing CAD drawings, operating machinery, and solving technical issues.