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Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire a Mechanical Technician to join our Mechanical Team and help drive our innovative development work forward. Passionate about helping create technologies that can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!\nRole Profile\nYou will be a key member of the team responsible for supporting mechanical design, build, assembly, testing, and maintenance activities across our laboratory and engineering environments. Within your role you will have the opportunity to engage with practical technical challenges that suit your skills and development goals. Detail-oriented applicants who are passionate about problem solving, hands-on engineering, and precision mechanical work are ideal. You will also be involved in the development and day-to-day implementation of operational processes such as workshop organisation, 5S audits, tooling control, Health and Safety practices including risk assessments and SOPs, and other laboratory and workshop maintenance tasks such as consumables and stock ordering. This position requires a collaborative candidate with good communication skills.\nWhat You will Accomplish\nTechnical\nMechanical fabrication, assembly, fitting, and modification of precision components and sub-assemblies \nBasic mechanical CAD support for fixtures, brackets, panels, tooling, and 3D printed parts \nBuild and maintenance of mechanical test setups, laboratory rigs, and electro-mechanical assemblies \nUse of workshop tools, hand tools, measuring equipment, 3D printers, and light fabrication processes \nComponent sourcing based on defined mechanical specifications such as fasteners, fittings, brackets, panels, tools, and consumables \nSupport design-for-manufacture, assembly documentation, inspection checks, and continuous improvement activities \nLaboratory\nBe a go-to person for practical engineering problem solving, workshop support, and mechanical build activities \nSupport Health and Safety requirements and help drive 5S principles across lab and workshop spaces \nMaintenance, organisation, and asset tracking for tools, fixtures, mechanical components, consumables, and test equipment \nEnsure stock of essential supplies such as fasteners, fittings, adhesives, 3D printer materials, hand tools, and workshop consumables \nEngage with facilities, suppliers, and contractors for workshop activities, equipment maintenance, and risk management \nThe 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates\n1. Experience in mechanical assembly, fitting, fabrication, workshop practices, and use of hand tools and measuring equipment\n2. Appreciation of good lab and workshop practices, working safely, maintaining organisation, and following documented procedures\n3. Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, support CAD-based design changes, build accurate assemblies, and troubleshoot practical engineering issues\nNice-to-have Skills\nExperience with SolidWorks or comparable mechanical CAD software \nExperience with 3D part design, FDM 3D printing, design-for-manufacture, and design-for-assembly \nFamiliarity with vacuum, cryogenic, precision motion, or other specialist mechanical systems \nExperience working in cleanroom environments or following cleanroom protocols for precision assembly and contamination control \nExperience supporting electro-mechanical assemblies, cable routing, panel builds, or integration of mechanical and electronic systems \nFamiliarity with inspection methods, metrology tools, torque procedures, and controlled assembly processes \nExperience writing or improving build instructions, maintenance procedures, inspection records, or technical documentation \nExperience with organisational systems for inventory management, tool tracking, or workshop asset control \nRequirements\nMust-have Skills\n5-10 years of experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, fitting, workshop practices, tools, and mechanical test setups \nExperience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, tolerances, and work instructions \nConfident using hand tools, workshop tools, measuring equipment, 3D printers, and light fabrication or modification processes \nExperience building and maintaining mechanical or electro-mechanical test setups, rigs, fixtures, and laboratory equipment \nSound knowledge of health and safety regulations, risk assessments, SOPs, and good laboratory/workshop practices \nPractical problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality of build \nExperience working with suppliers, contractors, machine shops, or external fabrication partners \nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative team approach \nRelevant apprenticeship, technician qualification, degree, or equivalent practical experience in mechanical engineering or a related discipline \nBenefits\nCompetitive salary, equity options, unlimited holiday allowance, 10% matching pension, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, and relocation support","description_format":"text","description_chars":5354,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Dental insurance","Equity"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Manufacturing","Science & Engineering","Quantum Science & Computing"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T16:34:34Z"}],"liveness":{"score":60,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.602,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:6","stale_co","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/universal-quantum-mechanical-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/universal-quantum-mechanical-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-02T00:46:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":787,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4213,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-03T00:00:00Z"}}}