Production and Test Lead Technician

5 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Thermoteknix Full time £45,000 - £70,000 per year


Company Profile

Thermoteknix is an award-winning innovator and manufacturer of night vision and thermal imaging equipment for Industrial applications, military, defence, security and law enforcement. Celebrating more than 40 years of business success, and its fifth Kings Award for Enterprise, the company continues to expand alongside demand for its award-winning and ground-breaking products.

This full-time position will be based at our Head Office in Waterbeach, just north of the Cambridge Science Park.

The Role 
We are looking to recruit an experienced Production & Test Lead Technician to augment our current team in the electro-mechanical assembly and test of a variety of infrared thermal imaging related products. Production involves job, batch and flow quantities and can range from cable assembly through to full system build and test.

Your responsibilities will include assembling, testing, and troubleshooting, component level fault-finding electromechanical components and systems, recording and documenting whilst adhering to quality standards and safety regulations. 

With no two days being the same your key responsibilities will include:
  • Execute: the assembly of electromechanical components and systems according to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions. 
  • Testing: perform functional tests and quality checks on assembled electromechanical devices to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards. 
  • Troubleshooting: identify and resolve issues encountered during assembly and testing processes, utilising diagnostic tools and techniques. 
  • Documentation: maintain accurate records of assembly procedures, test results, and any deviations encountered during production. Update test configurations in line with ECNs 
Additional to the responsibilities listed you will collaborate closely with engineers and other production team members to optimise processes and resolve technical issues.

About You

As an experienced Electromechanical Production & Test Lead Technician, you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing and test processes, ensuring the efficient production of opto-electromechanical devices. 

This role would be suitable for a qualified production engineer, ideally with experience in optical assembly, who is thorough, possesses strong attention to detail and can use their initiative to solve problems. 

In order to be considered for this position you will have:
  • Experience in electromechanical assembly techniques, including soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly. Familiarity with electronic, electrical and mechanical principles is essential. 
  • Troubleshooting, fault finding and debugging skills including the use of FlashPro and MicroSemi programming dongles and relevant software.
  • Understanding of basic programming, Python, C# and use of HyperTerminal, Hex to Decimal to Binary. 
  • SMT soldering (to 0201) and pcb repair skills an advantage. 
  • Wiring and cable/harness assembly experience. 
  • Computer literate. 
  • The ability to read schematic designs and working knowledge of PCB design software. 
  • Proficient in the use of standard test equipment e.g. Oscilloscope, DVM, signal generator. 
  • Understanding of analogue and digital video processing an advantage. 
  • Understanding of clean room techniques for opto-mechanical assembly. 
  • Possess initiative, show attention to detail with a flexible yet analytical approach. 
Additional requirements 
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime as required.

WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Along with your application please provide a supporting document answering the following questions:
Do you have a formal Electronics Engineering Qualification?
Do you have at least 5 years relevant work experience?
Are you commutable within 60 minutes of Thermoteknix?
What is your current notice period?

Why us?

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Monday to Friday
  • Free on-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Company events

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