Senior Sensor Build Technician

Background

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At Motion Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motor sport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motor sport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future.

To support the delivery of high-quality electronic products by carrying out assembly, soldering, inspection, and manufacturing activities in accordance with customer, regulatory and company standards.

The role contributes to production planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring full product traceability, operational efficiency, and compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment. Working collaboratively across the business, plays a key role in achieving production objectives, maintaining quality standards, and supporting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Support production planning and resource forecasting activities, assisting the Team Leader in setting priorities and coordinating workloads to meet business and project requirements.
• Carry out product build, assembly, inspection, and related manufacturing activities in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Deliver production targets while maintaining compliance with established processes, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Provide support for electronics assembly inspection activities, ensuring products meet customer and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing records and documentation to ensure full product traceability and compliance requirements are met.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the company's commitment to operational excellence and zero-defect manufacturing within an ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and accountability across all production activities.
• Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience in electronics assembly within a manufacturing environment (small scale)
• Proficiency in hand soldering to IPC Class 3 standards, with knowledge of IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-7711/7721 requirements.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and safe working practices.
• Competent IT and PC skills, including the ability to accurately complete production and traceability records.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and workmanship.
• Strong time management and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and problem-solving.

• Experience with in a high-technology, electronics, aerospace, defence, or similar regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of quality management systems and traceability requirements.

• Successful candidates will demonstrate the following behaviours:
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates resilience and composure under pressure.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to learn new skills and processes.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration, sharing information openly and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.
• The ability to build…