We at JKR are recruiting for a brand-new position for a forward-thinking, manufacturing company! This is an exciting, permanent position for a skilled Electromechanical Technician to join our client's R&D team.

Electromechanical Technician Job Purpose

The Electromechanical Technician will be responsible for supporting the R&D team with the construction of prototypes and sample batches of proposed products, and assisting engineering staff with the testing and documentation of those prototypes. This includes respiratory protective equipment and hearing protection devices and may include other product areas in future. The primary job functions of are to ensure that the workshop and laboratory facilities are maintained in good order and meet the needs of the team, that the necessary materials are on hand when needed, and to assist with construction and testing of prototypes in collaboration with the engineering staff.

Delivery

Organise the layout, material storage, and tool organisation of the workshop and lab areas in collaboration with the engineering staff, and ensure that the facilities are maintained in good order conducive to efficient working
Construction of electronic and mechanical prototypes, samples and test fixtures
Managing and executing the workflow for 3D printing, including setting up prints, washing, curing, removal of support structures and hand finishing the parts
Ensuring that all consumables (including 3D printing supplies, general workshop consumables, and office supplies) are in stock as required, in collaboration with the procurement team
Identifying and sourcing component parts for prototypes and test setups, in collaboration with engineering and procurement staff
Testing prototypes, samples, and production items as necessary, and documenting the test results. Engineering staff will provide training on specific test equipment and procedures as required
Other tasks as required to support the business when assigned by Senior Management

Quality

Ensure that all designs are implemented and tested rigorously, in line with the company’s ISO 9001 quality processes and the safety-critical nature of the products
Ensure that all defects and issues, in both hardware and software, are systematically recorded, tracked and resolved

Electromechanical Technician Person Specification:

Experience with electronic and mechanical assembly and testing
Strong soldering skills
Rework on surface mount assemblies
Computer literate including Microsoft Office software

Electromechanical Technician Further Details / Benefits:

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
Annual on-target bonus (£3,000)
Employer matches pension scheme
Death in service scheme
Training & development
Employee discounts platform (Perkbox)
'WeCare’ well-being programme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Standard: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday to Thursday, 9:00am-4:30pm on Fridays
Flexible working by prior agreement with management, with core hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm on all five days, 34.5 hours total per week

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