Prototype Technician

Our client, a leading technology and engineering consultancy in the manufacturing sector, is currently seeking a Prototype Technician to join their team. This is a permanent role where you will work on advanced research and development projects, offering significant scope to impact high-profile projects and customers.

If you are a dedicated Prototype Technician looking to work on technologies that will shape the future, we would love to hear from you.

• Manufacture required prototypes in line with project requirements, including working under magnification (e.g. microscopes) and soldering components down to 0201 size/BGA rework
• Electro-mechanical assembly of products
• Work to engineering drawings and schematics
• Provide technical support on PCB, cable and product design, component selection, design for manufacture, and development engineering
• Support manufacturing-related activities as required
• Provide specialist advice and ideas on new and emerging technologies to support prototype manufacture
• Troubleshoot and repair non-conforming products
• Cooperate in the raising and improving of internal documents, including but not limited to concessions, test reports, and work instructions

• Experience in soldering and assembly of electro-mechanical components and PCBs
• Proficiency in manufacturing prototypes and working to engineering drawings
• Understanding of electronic engineering principles in a development environment
• Knowledge of hand placement of surface mount technologies and cable forming
• Modification and repair of PCBs and box builds
• Technical apprenticeship or degree in engineering (or relevant subject) or equivalent work experience

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits covering health and wellbeing, savings and protection, life, leisure, and entertainment
• Friendly, creative, and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion

Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. You should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.