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Company: Owlstone Ltd

Date Posted: 21 June 2011

Manufacturing Technician

Summary
Owlstone is commercialising a range of highly innovative products based on its proprietary chemical sensing technology.  These are being deployed in a wide and growing range of markets including Scientific, Industrial Process Control, Military and Homeland Defence.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Manufacturing team based in Cambridge, UK.

Responsibilities:
Owlstone products contain electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and software subsystems. The Manufacturing Technician will be principally responsible for assembling these systems.  

Prior experience of electro-mechanical assembly, excellent attention to detail and an appreciation of “Quality” in a manufacturing environment are absolutely essential for this role.

Activities will be varied and include:
•    Assembly of products including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and software subsystems.
•    QC inspection of incoming materials
•    Testing of subsystems and components, including micro-chips.
•    Daily part cleaning as required
•    Weekly monitoring of critical spares & consumable stocks
•    Packing instruments for shipment to customers
The candidate will be expected to follow company procedure at all times, report all non-conforming materials and work in a safe and responsible manner.  

Skills:
•    Experience of assembling electro-mechanical products
•    Basic mechanical assembly skills
•    Good attention to detail
•    Good dexterity (handling microchips with tweezers)
•    Appreciation of “Quality” in a manufacturing environment
•    Basic PC skills (Microsoft excel)
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Team player

Owlstone offers a great working environment and very competitive remuneration package.  We have a strong ethic of investing in people and a well-defined process supporting individual career development.  If you want to experience the buzz of an expanding high-tech company set to succeed on a global scale Owlstone may offer exactly what you are looking for.

To apply, or request further information, please send your CV by email to careers@owlstone.co.uk

Contact

  • Owlstone Ltd
  • 127, Cambridge Science Park
  • Milton Road
  • Cambridge CB4 0GD
  • Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 428200
  • Email: info@owlstonenanotech.com
  • Fax: + 44 (0) 1223 428201
  • Web: www.owlstonenanotech.com
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