Manufacturing Technician

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for precision? We're looking for a Manufacturing Technician 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:

✔ Strong assembly skills with attention to detail
✔ Ability to work to strict deadlines
✔ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
✔ Commitment to Continuous Improvement and data accuracy

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.

University degree in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience

• 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.

• Experience of optical alignment using laser systems. Laser safety training to Class 4 laser use.
• Previous experience of assembling and testing scientific instrumentation.

This position is fully based on-site, 5 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore, Trade City)