manufacturing engineer Newport, Newport, Wales
Job description
Manufacturer of the World's Highest Specific Power Solar Technology
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Job Title: MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN / ENGINEER
About us: MicroLink Devices UK Ltd is an exciting, dynamic, new business specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced solar arrays for spacecraft, aircraft, and terrestrial applications. Based on the manufacturing process first developed at its Chicago, US facility, MicroLink Devices UK Ltd is establishing a manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales.
The company possesses a core competence in the manufacture and assembly of ultra lightweight, high efficiency epitaxial lift-off (ELO) inverted metamorphic
(IMM) solar cells which represent the highest specific power solar technology available. MicroLink Devices UK fills the increasing demand for high performance solar cells for unique applications requiring power generation while on the move.
As a young company with a bright future, the opportunities for our employees are unrestricted. Our philosophy is to allow every employee the opportunity to gain a wealth of experience and mature into a position that is rewarding both to the individual and to the company.
Overview: To support the team in the sustainment and development of its state-of-the-art solar cell manufacturing process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner, by working to test and assemble our aerospace solar products and deliver a world class finished product to our customers.
- Review and drive the status of cell assembly projects, support resolution of issues, provide technical assistance and take corrective / improvement action as required.
- Potential to develop into senior technician/engineer overseeing training of other team members.
- Assist in the identification of risks and implementation of our EHS policy.
- Develop and provide effective interfaces with colleagues and suppliers.
- Engage with the engineering team to identify and implement process improvements.
- Commissioning and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist the engineering team on technology transfers from MLDUS to MLDUK.
- Support R&D with the Engineering team.
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Manufacturer of the World's Highest Specific Power Solar Technology
Skills/Experience/Attributes:
- Ability to perform micro assembly of cells with precision and attention to detail, ideally you will be able to demonstrate previous experience of this skill or at minimum an aptitude.
- Demonstrate previous use of microscopes. Previous micro gap welding / soldering experience will be advantageous.
- Be a team player and willing to rotate tasks as required to support the operation.
- Be able to manage timelines and deadlines effectively.
- Fluent in English (verbal & written)
- Strong IT skills
- Experience of working in mass manufacturing environments is advantageous.
- Willing to work shift patterns if necessary.
- ISO9001 awareness is desirable.
Qualifications required:
Minimum HNC in STEM discipline.
Location:
Newport, Gwent
Job Type:
Full time
Permanent
Salary & Benefits:
£30,000-£40,000 (depending on experience).
Hybrid working (where appropriate).
Flexitime.
25 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Days bank Holidays.
Pension after qualifying period with company contributions.
Private Health Care after qualifying period.
Paid sick leave entitlement.
Free Parking.
Excellent opportunities for career progression and training.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newport, NP10 8BD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newport, NP10 8BD
Application deadline: 04/08/2023
Reference ID: JD001 MTE
