URGENT Contract Electromechanical / Optical Technician

So Code Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology company in Cambridge is seeking an Electromechanical / Optical Technician for a 3–6 month contract. The role involves assembling and testing complex systems, with responsibilities including fault finding and component-level repairs. Candidates should have a formal technical qualification and strong electronics knowledge. A competitive day rate based on experience is offered, with potential for extension.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Bonus and more

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electronics and good debugging instincts.
• Experience with SMT soldering and component-level PCB repair.
• Proficiency in test gear usage and schematic reading.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test mechanical, optical, and electronic sub-assemblies.
• Perform component-level fault finding and debugging.
• Operate in clean-handling or quasi-clean room conditions.

Skills

Electromechanical experience

Optical experience

Soldering skills

PCB repair

Debugging and fault-finding

Computer literacy

Education

Formal engineering or relevant technical qualification

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Voltmeter (DVM)

Signal Generators

Job description

URGENT Contract Electromechanical / Optical Technician

Location:North Cambridge (on-site)
Contract Type: 3–6 months (with possible extension)
The Role:
I’m working on behalf of a forward-thinking Cambridge-area company, looking for a hands-on technican to help with the build, testing, and troubleshooting of their exciting new products. It’s an ideal short-term contract for someone with a blend of electro-mechanical and optical experience, working across cable work, PCB assembly, full system builds, and optical alignment in a clean-handling environment.
Key responsibilities include:

• Assembling and testing mechanical, optical, and electronic sub-assemblies—including cable harnesses to full system builds
• Performing component-level fault finding, debugging, and recording results
• Using your soldering and PCB repair skills (SMT down to 0201) and wiring/cable assembly abilities
• Working with test kit such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, signal generators, and reading schematics
• Operating in clean-handling or quasi-clean room conditions for opto-mechanical assembly

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A formal engineering or relevant technical qualification
• Strong understanding of electronics, good fault-finding and debugging instincts
• SMT soldering, component-level PCB repair, wiring and harness assembly experience
• Proficiency with test gear (oscilloscope, DVM, signal generator, etc.) and schematic reading
• Computer literacy, plus some familiarity with PCB design tools and basic mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks)
• A basic grasp of analogue/digital video processing (desirable)
• An understanding of clean/controlled handling for opto-mechanical assembly

Nice-to-haves (not essential):

• Previous work with infrared/thermal imaging or night-vision systems
• Any post-qualification experience in cleanspace or optics-heavy production environments

The offer:

• Contract length: 3–6 months, with scope for extension if needed
• On-site 5 day's a week (just north of Cambridge); you should be within about an hour’s commute
• Competitive day rate, negotiable based on your experience

£35000 - £45000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus and more