We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Application Technician to join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in manufacturing processes who enjoys working on new product development, process improvement, and technical support.
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Working closely with engineers, product management, and manufacturing partners, you'll play a key role in developing, testing, validating, and documenting fibre optic solutions while supporting customers throughout the product lifecycle.
This role also offers the opportunity to travel across Europe approximately once per month, providing on-site technical support, customer training, product qualifications, and assistance to manufacturing partners.
Key Responsibilities for this Application Technician job based In Basingstoke.
As an Application Technician, you will:
- Support engineers with the development, assembly, testing, and validation of new fibre optic products and processes.
- Produce and maintain Engineering Termination Procedures (ETPs), technical documentation, and instructional videos.
- Build proof-of-concept prototypes and assist with new product introductions.
- Perform fibre optic connector and cable assembly, including fibre stripping, ribbonising, cleaving, crimping, fusion splicing, polishing, testing, and connector inspection.
- Analyse test data and validate fibre system performance using established procedures.
- Assist with Design of Experiments (DOE), process verification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with contract manufacturers by providing technical training, remote support via video and telephone, and assisting with product qualifications and trials.
- Travel to customer and manufacturing partner sites across Europe approximately once a month to deliver technical support, conduct training, support product qualifications, and help resolve technical issues.
- Support customer investigations, technical queries, and issue resolution.
- Maintain a well-organised engineering training laboratory, ensuring equipment, materials, and documentation are accurately labelled and stored.
- Interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, product specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
About You
We're looking for someone who is technically minded, organised, and enjoys solving problems. You'll be comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience working with fibre optic connectors (desirable), cables, assembly, and testing procedures.
- Knowledge of fibre handling techniques including stripping, cleaving, splicing, polishing, crimping, and inspection. xsabvtc
- Understanding of manufacturing documentation, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
Application Technician employer: Redline Group
Join a forward-thinking engineering team in Fareham, Hampshire, where your role as a UK Quality Manager will not only enhance your expertise but also contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. With a strong emphasis on employee development, you will have access to mentorship from experienced leaders and opportunities to engage with industry best practices, ensuring a rewarding career path in a supportive work environment that values quality, health, safety, and environmental excellence.
