Manufacturing Technician

The Role:

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for precision? We're looking for a Manufacturing Technician (6- months contract)to assemble, test, repair and refurbish cutting-edge instrumentation we are producing. Our product integrate lasers,
electro-optic systems, 3D positioners and detection using high specification video cameras. Instrument assembly therefore largely involves electronics box-build and optical alignment, and with sub-assembly components and full system build. Collection and strict management of data is also a key element of the role, as is involvement in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects.

• Strong assembly skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement and data accuracy

Be part of a dynamic team

• Assembly and test of Mass Photometer instruments:
  • Producing electrical harnesses
  • Assembling electronic sub-systems
  • Assembling and aligning optical components.
  • Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) Test routines are bespoke to Refeyn, but clearly documented - training will be given.
  • Producing equipment to detailed Work Instructions, assembly instructions and documented test routines.
• Involvement at all stages of the wider operations and manufacturing processes, for example:
  • To understand, design and implement lean manufacturing techniques to ensure the manufacture of both electronic and optical systems is well organised, straightforward to perform and provides an economical process.
  • Work with bills of material, part procurement and stock holding to ensure forward planning and smooth running of the operations activities.
  • Continuous improvement of operations facilities, tools and techniques. Having a continual focus on operations processes to increase productivity and reduce costs.
  • Document protocols, in-process results, issues and potential improvements during operations activities. Archive of test results and tracking of key performance metrics.

University degree in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience

• Relevant industrial operations experience (approx. 3 years)
  • Working in a laboratory environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling of lasers and optics.
  • Ability to assemble electronic subsystems, including fault finding (eg continuity testing).
  • Experience of assembly of high precision and/or delicate parts, optics handling and use of lasers.
  • Some experience of testing high-technology equipment prior to shipping.

• Experience of optical alignment using laser systems. Laser safety training to Class 4 laser use.
• Previous experience of assembling and testing scientific instrumentation.

This position is fully based on-site, 5 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore, Trade City)

• Right to work in the UK is required

• We anticipate a salary between £30,000- £36,000 for this role, depending on the candidate's experience.
• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.

• Refeyn offers the Enjoy Benefits Nursery Scheme to employees after 3 months, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.

• All employees receive access to Linked In Learning which offers thousands of…