At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage engineering lab, prototype assembly, and testing of innovative connectivity solutions.
- Company: Bulgin, a leading manufacturer with 100 years of experience in connectors.
- Benefits: 25 days leave, private medical insurance, flexible working, and innovation awards.
- Other info: Proactive team player with attention to detail; travel opportunities available.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge technology in a modern environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification or relevant experience, hands-on prototype assembly skills.
Engineering Technician
Bulgin is widely recognised as a leading manufacturer of environmentally sealed connectors and components. With 100 years of experience in the industry, Bulgin continues to innovate and develop products and services to cater for its global customer base across a variety of markets. Due to an exciting phase of growth we are looking for an Engineering Technician to join our busy Engineering team based in Cambridge.
The Role
Responsible for the Engineering Lab areas. Moreover, this role supports the engineering department with prototype assembly, customer sample manufacture, prototyping, testing and manufacturing of new connectivity solutions, ensuring manufacturing considerations are incorporated during the prototype build process.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages and runs the departmental lab areas, stores and engineering consumables.
- Oversees, documents and coordinates equipment calibration.
- Manages Engineering Lab work instructions, risk assessments and associated documentation.
- Manages customer sample requests and prototype build activities, including 3D printing and machining, providing feedback on manufacturing and assembly considerations during the build process.
- Performs prototype assembly, testing and inspection activities to support the department.
- Supports the verification and validation of new product designs for manufacturing feasibility through prototype assembly and inspection.
- Supports the introduction of new products into full production through prototype build activities.
- Completes general engineering support activities as assigned.
Qualification and experience
Essential:
- Engineering qualification or relevant experience in a similar role.
- Hands‑on experience in prototype assembly, inspection and testing.
- Proven experience with cable harnessing and assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and assembly documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness to travel abroad when the business requires this of you.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping, including 3D printing, lathe, and milling machine usage.
- Experience supporting prototype builds and new product introduction.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Experience creating 3D CAD models and technical drawings.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should be a proactive individual who works well as part of a team and on their own initiative, with strong attention to detail. Prepared to travel abroad if the business requires this of you.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- 4 X Life Assurance cover
- Matched pension contribution scheme
- Innovation and recognition award schemes
- Modern working environment
- Flexible working
If you feel you have the required skills and experience to be our new Engineering Technician we are excited to hear from you!
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Engineering Technician employer: Bulgin Limited.
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