Senior Sensor Build Technician in Camberley

Background

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At Motion Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future .

Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable.

Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future .

Purpose of the Role

To support the delivery of high-quality electronic products by carrying out assembly, soldering, inspection, and manufacturing activities in accordance with customer, regulatory and company standards.

The role contributes to production planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring full product traceability, operational efficiency, and compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Working collaboratively across the business, plays a key role in achieving production objectives, maintaining quality standards, and supporting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Principal Accountabilities
• Support production planning and resource forecasting activities, assisting the Team Leader in setting priorities and coordinating workloads to meet business and project requirements.
• Carry out product build, assembly, inspection, and related manufacturing activities in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Deliver production targets while maintaining compliance with established processes, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Provide support for electronics assembly inspection activities, ensuring products meet customer and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing records and documentation to ensure full product traceability and compliance requirements are met.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting the company's commitment to operational excellence and zero-defect manufacturing within an ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and accountability across all production activities.
• Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience in electronics assembly within a manufacturing environment (small scale)
• Proficiency in hand soldering to IPC Class 3 standards, with knowledge of IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-7711/7721 requirements.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and safe working practices.
• Competent IT and PC skills, including the ability to accurately complete production and traceability records.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and workmanship.
• Strong time management and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Desirable

• Experience within a high-technology, electronics, aerospace, defence, or similar regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of quality management systems and traceability requirements.
• Values & Behaviours

• Successful candidates will demonstrate the following behaviours

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates resilience and composure under pressure.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to learn new skills and processes.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration, sharing information openly and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.
• The ability to build effective working relationships across departments and functions.
• A commitment to quality and customer satisfaction through consistently meeting expectations.
• Personal accountability for performance, development, and continuous learning.
• Curiosity and a willingness to ask questions to better understand business objectives and operational challenges.
• Resilience and ownership, taking responsibility for delivering results even when challenges arise.
• Flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing priorities and business needs.
• Openness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve performance and effectiveness.
• What we can offer you

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

At Motion Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.

We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change.

We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

• Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
• Opportunity to join the Motion Applied Pension Plan
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles – take advantage of the Government’s Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme.

Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.

Who we are

Motion Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of Mc Laren Group.

We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.

Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do.

Motion Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.