Optical Technician in Taunton

At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

You will assemble precision optical and mechanical components that support advanced industrial and medical technologies. You will work with engineering drawings, follow detailed work instructions and contribute to high‐quality build standards for our laser beam steering products.

• Assemble optical and mechanical components to defined specifications.
• Follow engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions.
• Use calibrated tools and equipment correctly and safely.
• Run standard tests to verify build quality.
• Keep accurate records in the manufacturing database.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area.
• Support colleagues with basic guidance and on‐the‐job training when needed.

• GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Experience working from engineering drawings.
• Comfortable with data entry and record keeping.
• Problem solving at a routine level.
• Ideally 1–2 years’ experience in a similar assembly, optics, electronics or mechanical environment.
• Apprenticeship or modern equivalent is beneficial.

You will contribute to products used in medical devices, robotics and advanced manufacturing. You will work in a stable, clean, precision‐focused environment with clear processes. You will join a global organisation with opportunities to develop your skills. No travel requirements and predictable shift structure.

If you want to work with high‐precision technology in a team that values accuracy, quality and collaboration, we would like to hear from you.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.