Cleanroom Mechanical Assembly Technician

Cleanroom Mechanical Assembly Technician

Are you looking for a hands-on role that allows you to work with precision instruments and cutting-edge technology?
Our client, a precision engineering company specialising in vacuum products and services for the science and semiconductor industry, is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join their team in Hailsham.

The main purpose of the role:
As a Mechanical Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling UHV Manipulation and sample handling sub-assemblies, including pre-test data recording and QC evaluation in our UHV Cleanroom.

In addition to this, you will:

• Assume responsibility for precision hand assembly of instruments in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Carry out specialist UHV compatible instrument wiring and electrical pre-testing of instruments.
• Maintain "UHV clean" process standards with all "in vacuum" component parts and sub-assemblies.
• Support the transition of new hardware from NPI through to routine production, including writing any required manufacturing information documents and guides.
• Maintain and update existing manufacturing instructions.
• Support the maintenance of departmental records, particularly test data, quality control information, and serial numbering of instruments to provide a navigable history of future service and support.

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have:

• Education/Qualifications: Ideally, a relevant engineering degree/HND/HNC (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering), QBE, or time-served apprenticeship candidates can be considered.
• Previous experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment or cleanroom.
• Familiarity with the production of UHV-compatible devices and instrumentation that utilizes electron optics and ion optics principles.
• Previous experience in a low-volume customised product manufacturing environment is preferred, yielding a broad understanding and appreciation of precision hand fitting techniques, specialist wiring, and product test procedures.
• Resilience under pressure, able to adhere to the predetermined timescales and deadlines.
• Basic IT skills, including MS Office.

Salary: DOE

37 hour week, flexible working with a 12pm Friday finish.

You will also get benefits as follows: 25 days holiday, life insurance of 4 salary, pension 6% employer contributions and 3% employee.

If you have a passion for precision engineering and enjoy working in a team environment, this may be a perfect role for you!