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SWS is hiring a Sensor Manufacturing Technician
SWS is looking for a Sensor Manufacturing Technician to join our growing team.
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Sensor Manufacturing Technician
Company: SouthWestSensor Ltd (www.southwestsensor.co.uk)
Location: Southampton, UK
Job Type: full-time
Reporting to: Production Manager / Technical Director
Compensation Package: highly competitive - based on experience
Contact: careers@southwestsensor.co.uk
About SWS
SouthWestSensor Ltd. (‘SWS’) is an exciting Southampton based high-tech company backed by a global water technology platform provider (Skion Water). SWS is commercialising advanced chemical sensor products for pollutant monitoring applications in the water industry, including for environmental applications.
We are looking for a Sensor Manufacturing Technician to join us, ideally with some experience in technical or engineering tasks in industry. We will provide you with a dynamic fast-growth environment with rapid career progression if successful.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Sensor Manufacturing Technician is expected to:
§ Manufacture sensors according to required specifications, timings and volumes
§ Day-to-day manufacturing duties include:
o Building of sub-assemblies
o Assembly of sensor devices
o Sensor calibrations
o Sensor quality checks for release
o Packaging and preparation for shipment
o Update paperwork
§ Ongoing liaison with mechanical, electronics/software and chemistry teams to ensure timely provision of inlet filters, connectivty modules/latest firmware and reagent pouches/standards
§ Provide regular updates to Production Manager
§ Assist mechanical team in repairing returned sensor devices
§ Assist mechanical team in performing recommended return-to-factory sensor conditioning after 2 years
§ Fabrication of test and calibration rigs to ensure developed products meet requirement specifications
Requirements
The Sensor Manufacturing Technician will be hands-on, adept at following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and with sufficient attention to detail to assemble sensor products at the required quality and quantity.
Must haves:
§ Equivalent experience and/or qualification in engineering or technical discipline. Willing to consider applications from a variety of educational backgrounds: degree, apprentice, BTEC, HNC/HND
§ Strong practical skills with experience in technical and engineering tasks, for example: assembly of mechanical systems, assembly or test of sensors, calibration, workshop tasks and related manufacturing
§ Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail
§ Self-motivated and able to work without daily supervision
§ Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills & processes
§ Team player willing to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable:
§ Industry experience
§ Familiarity working under quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9000/14001)
§ Experience working with sensors, high-tech products or in the water space
Remuneration:
The Company will pay a highly competitive salary in line with the candidate’s relevant experience. A company pension is also in place.
Holidays:
The standard full-time holiday allowance is 23 days annual leave plus public holidays.
Hours of work:
The role is expected to be full-time, but we are flexible accommodating suitably talented individuals and would also entertain part-time employment. The company will consider flexible working patterns within the operational requirements of the role.
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV, or your enquiry to careers@southwestsensor.co.uk
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