Senior Cleanroom Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician

Reports to: Cell Team Leader

Location: Lower Dicker, UK

JOB PURPOSE/PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The main purpose of this role will be:

You will be responsible for the assembly of UHV Manipulation & sample handling sub-assemblies including pre-test data recording and QC evaluation working in our UHV Cleanroom.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The main requirements and  employee  accountabilities are:

Assembling mechanical and electrical components to build complex systems according to engineering drawings and specifications. Carry out specialist UHV compatible instrument wiring & electrical testing.

Maintain 'UHV clean' process standards with all 'in vacuum' component parts and sub-assemblies.

Support transition of new hardware from NPI through to routine production including writing any required manufacturing information documents & guides

Maintain and updating existing manufacturing instructions.

Support the maintenance of departmental records, particularly test data, quality control information and serial numbering of instruments to provide navigable history of future service and support.

Any other reasonable request.

This role involves travel to client sites. While most work will be carried out from your usual base, you may be required to attend client meetings, site visits, or events as part of your duties. Travel will be planned in advance wherever possible, and all reasonable expenses will be covered.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Skills/ Experience required for this role are:

Familiarity with the production of UHV compatible devices & instrumentation that utilises electron optics & ion optics principals would be advantageous.

Previous experience in a low volume customised product manufacturing environment is preferred. Ideally yielding a broad understanding and appreciation of precision hand fitting techniques, specialist wiring and product test procedures.

Resilient under pressure, able to adhere to the predetermined timescales and deadlines.

Basic IT skills, including MS Office

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Qualifications:

Ideally a relevant engineering degree/HND/HNC e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, QBE or time served apprenticeship candidates can be considered.

Mechanical engineering Level 3

Previous experience in a high technology manufacturing environment or clean room.

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

We require the following personal qualities/attributes

Resilient under pressure

Organised and punctual

An attention to detail

Good work ethic