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Our client is looking for a Production Engineer required to work in the High Vacuum and Semi-Conductor industry, assembling and testing high temperature heaters and manipulation stages that operate in Physical Vapour Deposition Systems. This job involves building, testing and occasionally on-site installation (mainly in Europe, but also North America and Asia).

The candidate should ideally have experience in the vacuum industry or a similar production style role, ideally with qualification at HNC level in Engineering. They operate in a very niche area and so training will be given, but experience of working within the vacuum industry would be a great advantage.

They operate in a very relaxed but fast moving, creative and close-knit environment. They require a person with a proactive approach to tasks, problem solving mindset, that can work hard and well under pressure. A problem solver that can work well on their own but also as part of a team and most importantly, keep on smiling.

They would also need a driving licence and be happy to drive (and fly) to customers all over Europe and fly out to North America and Asia when required for installations.

The company was established in 2003 and has grown into a world leader in their niche area of in vacuum sample heating and laboratory furnaces, heating up to 3000C, and exporting over 80% of their products. They are a rapidly growing forward thinking company, with an incredible future ahead. They work in a very relaxed but professional environment, with every employee knowing where the company is and where they are going. All employees share in bonuses, as their employees are the most important and valued part of their company. They are now looking for another member to join their happy team.

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The job is based within our client’s production team with daily responsibilities such as, but not limited to, the following:

Building standard and bespoke products 
R&D testing on standard and development products
Following internal procedures to comply with ISO9000
Report writing and feedback for engineering
Stocking and Quality inspection where required
Product installation and service visit

Requirements:

Experience in similar role (preferred) 
Vacuum knowledge (preferred, not critical)
Assembly skills
Electronics knowledge (preferred, not critical)
Open to learning 
Good team player
Problem solving

What they offer:

£22,000.00 - £28,000.00 pa salary + bonuses
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays
Workplace pension
Use of company car / van for work trips
Working hours: min 36 per week with flexitime; early finish on Friday

Job Type: Full-time