Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oxford Oxfordshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Manufacturing Technician / Senior Manufacturing Technician
Optical & Semiconductor Systems
Oxfordshire £30,000 - £45,000 + EMI Share Options + Private Healthcare + Pension
What if your next manufacturing role involved building cutting-edge technology used by some of the world's leading semiconductor companies?
Whether you're an experienced technician looking to take the next step or a senior-level specialist with a passion for precision engineering, this is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value systems where quality, innovation and problem-solving matter every day.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary of £30,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Generous EMI share option scheme
Private healthcare
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Death in service cover
Opportunity to work on groundbreaking semiconductor technology
Join a rapidly growing deep-tech business backed by leading global investors
About Our Client
Based in Oxfordshire, Our client is a fast-growing technology company developing next-generation solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Combining world-class expertise in engineering, physics and software, the company is pushing the boundaries of technology and helping global manufacturers unlock new levels of performance.
The Role
You'll be responsible for building, integrating and testing complex optical, electro-mechanical and electronic systems that form the core of our clients products.
Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring products are assembled, tested and delivered to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Building and testing complex optical, photonic, electro-mechanical and electronic assemblies
Integrating critical modules into advanced semiconductor metrology systems
Following and improving assembly, manufacturing and test procedures
Diagnosing faults and supporting root cause investigations
Driving manufacturing quality, reliability and process improvements
Supporting new product introduction and development activities
Maintaining high standards within laboratory and cleanroom environments
Ensuring products are delivered to quality, cost and schedule targetsFor Senior Manufacturing Technicians, there will also be opportunities to mentor colleagues, lead problem-solving activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing function.
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who have experience within:
Semiconductor equipment
Photonics
Scientific instrumentation
Aerospace
Medical devices
Precision engineering
Other advanced technology manufacturing environmentsYou'll ideally have experience with:
Building and testing complex, high-value technology products
Optical systems, lasers, fibre optics or photonics equipment
Electro-mechanical assembly and system integration
Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
Manufacturing quality systems and best practices
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
Working with precision mechanical and electronic components
Low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments
Desirable Experience
Semiconductor manufacturing or equipment experience
Cleanroom environments
Optical alignment
Laser-based systems
IPC wiring and soldering standards
Manufacturing engineering or process improvement activities
Metrology, photonics or scientific instrumentation equipment
Qualifications
HND, Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, Photonics or a related discipline.
Apply Now
If you're looking for an opportunity to work on genuinely innovative technology and want to be part of a business shaping the future of their industry, we'd love to hear from you