Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Electro-Mechanical Technician
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join a growing engineering team based in Cambridge. This is a full-time, permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble high-quality prototype and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Prepare delicate mechanical samples using precision assembly techniques, including gluing, soldering, and fine hand assembly.
- Support the manufacture of engineering prototypes throughout all stages of development.
- Work closely with design engineers to investigate prototype failures and assist with root cause analysis.
- Support engineering evaluations and product development activities.
- Review, update, and improve prototype build instructions and assembly documentation.
- Provide practical feedback to engineering teams to improve manufacturability and assembly processes.
- Load samples onto laboratory test rigs and carry out routine testing in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Support performance, reliability, and environmental testing activities.
- Accurately record, analyze, and report test results.
- Assist with troubleshooting and first-line investigation of prototype and test failures.
- Inspect precision mechanical components against engineering drawings and specifications.
- Verify component quality and dimensional accuracy prior to assembly.
- Maintain accurate build records and associated documentation.
- Monitor prototype stock levels and maintain inventory for development activities.
- Raise requests for replacement components, consumables, tools, and workshop equipment.
- Operate and maintain SLA and FDM 3D printers, including slicing, printing, and post-processing.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workshop.
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The ideal candidate must have:
- Previous experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
- Experience building engineering prototypes from written and verbal instructions.
- Experience of soldering, including SMD components.
- Good general workshop skills, including the use of hand tools and metalworking equipment.
- Experience inspecting precision mechanical components.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- A strong understanding of mechanical assembly techniques.
- Experience supporting engineering investigations and debugging activities.
- Inventory management and routine purchasing experience.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Familiarity with viewing and interrogating 3D CAD models, ideally using SolidWorks.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to consistently carry out repetitive precision work to a high standard.
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