Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Teledyne Microwave UK (Lincoln) is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our team based at Firth Road. This is a hands‑on role working within a highly skilled and experienced team, assembling and testing technically advanced RF and electronic products used in specialist microwave radar applications. The role involves the manufacturing, testing, and repair of high-reliability products, alongside supporting continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality output while contributing ideas and improvements to the wider team.

• Assembly & Test – assemble and test RF and electronic products using a range of techniques, including mechanical assembly, epoxy processes, PCB soldering, and RF assembly, in line with defined build documentation. Follow detailed work instructions and test procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
• Production Data & Documentation – accurately complete production records, build documentation, and test results. Raise issues and support updates to documentation to ensure it remains current and reflects best practice.
• Fault Finding & Repair – support fault finding and repair activities for production issues and customer returns within agreed timescales. Work with Engineering teams to feedback recurring issues and support long‑term improvements.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – work in line with all Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements, including ESD controls and COSHH regulations. Actively support and promote a safe and compliant working environment.
• Delivery & Performance – work to meet or exceed agreed production targets while maintaining high quality standards. Support business needs through flexible working where required.
• Continuous Improvement – contribute to continuous improvement activities, including 5S, visual management and process improvements. Proactively identify opportunities to improve product quality, build efficiency and working practices, and share ideas with the team.

• Experience in electronic or electromechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Good manual dexterity and high attention to detail.
• Experience using hand tools and soldering techniques, with an understanding of ESD requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, build instructions and test procedures.
• Experience working to production targets in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong team player with a proactive and positive approach.
• Ability to manage own work and maintain accurate records.
• High level of dexterity and attention to detail; using hand tools, soldering, and demonstrating ESD compliance.
• Accurately manage own material inventory.
• Availability to work extra hours or shift work as required to meet customer demand.

• Experience working with RF or microwave assemblies.
• Understanding of electronic test methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools (5S, visual management, waste reduction).
• Experience using Microsoft Office for data entry and reporting.
• Experience supporting improvement activities within a production environment.

• Relevant qualification in Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

• Salary sacrifice‑led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• Salary sacrifice Electric & Hybrid Vehicle car scheme.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme to add an additional week’s annual leave each year.
• Company funded medical cash plan to offset routine medical treatments.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme supporting physical, mental and financial health.
• Competitive employee discounts platform with leading brands.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits and policies.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
• Local discounts & offers (e.g., gym).

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.