Manufacturing Technician (6 months contract)

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.

What we’re looking for:

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• Strong assembly skills with attention to detail
• ✔ Ability to work to strict deadlines
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• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• ✔ Commitment to Continuous Improvement and data accuracy
• Be part of a dynamic team - Apply today !

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience
• Skills & Experience required: 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.
• Desirable: Experience of optical alignment using laser systems. Laser safety training to Class 4 laser use.
• Previous experience of assembling and testing scientific instrumentation.
• Location: This position is fully based on-site, 5 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore, Trade City)
• Additional Requirements: Right to work in the UK is required
• Why work for Refeyn?