Design / Development Technician

Wotton under Edge up to £32,000 depending on experience. Renishaw is a global leader in the design and development of inspection probe technology and metrology systems. Due to organisational growth we are recruiting a Design / Development Technician to join the Encoder Products Division (EPD) at our HQ in Wotton-under-Edge.

As a Design / Development Technician at Renishaw, you'll be involved in supporting our existing range of precision and miniaturised optical encoder products. Renishaw optical encoder systems are used in automated motion control systems to deliver sub-micron position measurement feedback. You'll be given the chance to use your skills and knowledge as part of a diverse team of engineers supporting and improving existing products, encouraged to interface with new product and manufacturing teams across the business. Our products and services are used in applications as diverse as the automotive and aerospace industries to military and consumer electronics. We operate in an environment that promotes autonomy and creativity with people who can deliver quality within set timelines.

Responsibilities

• The build, test and prove out of prototypes and pre-production products
• Assistance in the development of these products & the processes that build them
• Design verification and validation testing
• Design and development of bespoke test equipment including electro-mechanical solutions
• Working as part of the design team on product development
• Generation of supporting documentation

Key Requirements

• An eye for detail and motivated to achieve the highest standards
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work with a range of technical personnel from across the company
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical requirement briefs with the ability to draw out clarification when required
• A good level of English, maths and PC literacy, particularly in MS Office
• Valid UK driving License

Desirable requirements

• Knowledge of encoder products
• Experience of the assembly or investigation of electromechanical equipment
• Experience of wiring, soldering or related assembly workmanship
• Familiarity with wiring diagrams, assembly drawings and BOMs etc.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual looking to develop a career in high-precision metrology engineering. Practical work packages will make the best use of your skills, and your personal development will be encouraged. We encourage you to apply and join our team.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres (not available at all sites). We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.