Mechanical Assembly Technician Cleanroom

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!

Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN!

For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.

We are recruiting a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our specialist manufacturing team in Lower Dicker.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-technology environment, assembling precision Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) manipulation and sample-handling systems used in advanced scientific and industrial applications.

In addition to this, as our Mechanical Assembly Technician you will be responsible for:

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components in line with engineering drawings and specifications
• Build complex UHV manipulation and sample-handling sub-assemblies
• Carry out specialist UHV-compatible wiring and electrical testing
• Maintain strict UHV clean standards for all in-vacuum components
• Support the transition of new hardware from New Product Introduction (NPI) into routine production
• Create, review, and update manufacturing instructions, guides, and documentation
• Maintain detailed departmental records, including test data, quality control information, and serial numbering
• Participate in planned travel to client sites for meetings, site visits, or events as required

This role will occasionally involve travel to client sites to support meetings, site visits, or related activities.

In order to be successful in this role you should have:

• Ideally a relevant engineering degree/HND/HNC e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, QBE or time served apprenticeship candidates can be considered.
• Familiarity with the production of UHV compatible devices & instrumentation that utilises electron optics & ion optics principals would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a low volume customised product manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ideally yielding a broad understanding and appreciation of precision hand fitting techniques, specialist wiring and product test procedures.
• Resilience under pressure, able to adhere to the predetermined timescales and deadlines.
• Basic IT skills, including MS Office
• Mechanical engineering Level 3
• Previous experience in a high technology manufacturing environment or clean room.

Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.

Please Note: We cannot accept applications from Overseas.

No agencies please.

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