Prototyping Technician

Supporting rapid prototyping, fabrication and small-batch production for engineering and R&D Cambridgeshire, CB10; £28,000 - £48,000 DoE Based onsite at dedicated office and workshop, the Prototyping Technician will join a small technical engineering team developing components used in robotics, advanced sensing technologies and AI-enabled systems. This hands-on role will include operating advanced additive manufacturing equipment (3D printing). Requirements: * Experience with 3D printers (ideally industrial, but extensive hobby project experience may be considered). This should include operating, maintaining and troubleshooting of 3D printer technology (FDM, SLA, SLS). * Understanding of CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) for preparing print files. * Hands-on experience with bespoke fabrication including prototype electromechanical components. This may include the use of drills, saws, mills, sanders and other hand tools. Any experience with CNC would be desirable. * Excellent understanding of mechanical principles and tolerances – responsibilities will include quality testing and component performance. * For senior level, experience with mentoring and training would be required. As projects may have military applications, the company require technical employees to be able to get UK security clearance, so only eligible British nationals will be considered. The position is fully onsite. On offer is a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology and develop specialist technical skills. Keywords: Defence, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Prototyping, Electro-Mechanical Housing, CAD, Onsite, Cambridgeshire Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27429) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate