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Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join a growing engineering team based in Cambridge. This is a full time, permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble high-quality prototype and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Prepare delicate mechanical samples using precision assembly techniques, including gluing, soldering and fine hand assembly.
• Support the manufacture of engineering prototypes throughout all stages of development.
• Work closely with design engineers to investigate prototype failures and assist with root cause analysis.
• Support engineering evaluations and product development activities.
• Review, update and improve prototype build instructions and assembly documentation.
• Provide practical feedback to engineering teams to improve manufacturability and assembly processes.
• Load samples onto laboratory test rigs and carry out routine testing in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Support performance, reliability and environmental testing activities.
• Accurately record, analyse and report test results.
• Assist with troubleshooting and first-line investigation of prototype and test failures.
• Inspect precision mechanical components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Verify component quality and dimensional accuracy prior to assembly.
• Maintain accurate build records and associated documentation.
• Monitor prototype stock levels and maintain inventory for development activities.
• Raise requests for replacement components, consumables, tools and workshop equipment.
• Operate and maintain SLA and FDM 3D printers, including slicing, printing and post-processing.
• Maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Previous experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Experience building engineering prototypes from written and verbal instructions.
• Experience of soldering, including SMD components.
• Good general workshop skills, including the use of hand tools and metalworking equipment.
• Experience inspecting precision mechanical components.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A strong understanding of mechanical assembly techniques.
• Experience supporting engineering investigations and debugging activities.
• Inventory management and routine purchasing experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with viewing and interrogating 3D CAD models, ideally using SolidWorks.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to consistently carry out repetitive precision work to a high standard.

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jamie ASAP or apply via this advert!

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this position or that the position has been filled.
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