Production Technician

Prototype Technician

Location: Maidenhead

Hourly Rate: £30 per hour PAYE / £40 per hour umbrella

We’re working with a well‑established manufacturing business who are looking to bring an experienced Prototype Technician into their team. This is a hands‑on role, supporting the build and development of low‑volume and prototype products across both electro‑mechanical and PCB assembly. This position would suit someone who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and working closely with engineering teams to bring new products to life.

• Electro‑mechanical assembly of complex products and sub‑assemblies
• PCB assembly including both through‑hole and surface mount soldering
• Working from engineering drawings, schematics and build instructions
• Supporting prototype builds, testing and product development activities
• Fault finding, debugging and reworking assemblies where required
• Assisting engineers with design improvements and build feedback
• Wiring, crimping and cable assembly work
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure builds meet required standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised and ESD‑compliant workspace

• Proven experience in a prototype, R&D, or low‑volume manufacturing environment
• Strong electro‑mechanical assembly skills
• Confident PCB assembly experience, including through‑hole and surface mount soldering
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Experience with wiring, looms and cable assemblies
• Good fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and quality‑focused approach
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider engineering team

• IPC certification
• Experience working within an R&D or development environment
• Exposure to testing or basic electronics diagnostics