Hardware Assembly Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
This product defence company build low-to-medium volume electro-mechanical products used in the aviation and defence sectors. They are looking for junior / experienced Hardware Assembly Technicians to put together prototypes and finished products. This could include soldering, wiring and cable harnesses, mechanical integration, and use of hand power tools for precision assembly.
Requirements:
- HND / BTEC in electrical or electronics engineering, and demonstrable experience in electronics, mechanical or manufacturing of electro-mechanical devices.
- Experience of mechanical assembly and ideally integration of optical assembly.
- Strong appreciation of QA processes and documentation within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills are needed to deliver projects and prioritise tasks.
Interested candidates must be eligible for security clearance, be able to work full time onsite, and be able to drive (and ideally have their own vehicle). Workshop / offices are commutable from (south) Cambridgeshire, north Essex and north Hertfordshire. Some business travel may be required.
Keywords: Electro-mechanical, Optical Devices, Integration, Prototyping, Soldering, Wiring, Cabling, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Assembly, QA, Documentation, Onsite, South Cambridgeshire
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Recommend for £250 - see www.ecmselection.co.uk/tell-a-friend for details.