Engineer Technician
Role Overview
An Engineering Technician engages in the technical and developmental facets of engineering projects. They primarily support R&D engineers by utilizing their experience, technical skills, and scientific knowledge to conduct research, build prototypes, and assist in the creation, testing, and troubleshooting of engineering projects. This role often involves working in a lab or on-site with engineers.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist R&D engineers in developing system layouts and developing new products and equipment used in manufacture. Build and test of prototypes using various tools and materials. Conduct experiments, collect data, and communicate technical information to engineers clearly and effectively. Prepare build instructions, technical reports, diagrams, and manuals for engineering projects.
KEY INTERACTIONS
Principally Research and Development but, with additional involvement with quality assurance and others as projects require/progress.
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Should demonstrate proficiency in time management, ensuring that tasks are completed on time. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and safety, while also being adaptable to changing project requirements and collaborating with the wider team.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NVQ in engineering based subject or other relevant technical certifications or training and has proactively engaged in ongoing learning, industry changes and development.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Demonstrates teamwork and collaborates with wider team. Strong problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Communicates technical information to engineers and other team members. Strong ability to build and test prototypes. Awareness and adherence to health and safety standards.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in the photonics industry.
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS
Up 5 % annually.
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JOB OVERVIEW
An Engineering Technician engages in the technical and developmental facets of engineering projects. They primarily support R&D engineers by utilizing their experience, technical skills, and scientific knowledge to conduct research, build prototypes, and assist in the creation, testing, and troubleshooting of engineering projects. This role often involves working in a lab or on-site with engineers.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist R&D engineers in developing system layouts and developing new products and equipment used in manufacture. Build and test of prototypes using various tools and materials. Conduct experiments, collect data, and communicate technical information to engineers clearly and effectively. Prepare build instructions, technical reports, diagrams, and manuals for engineering projects.
KEY INTERACTIONS
Principally Research and Development but, with additional involvement with quality assurance and others as projects require/progress.
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Should demonstrate proficiency in time management, ensuring that tasks are completed on time. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and safety, while also being adaptable to changing project requirements and collaborating with the wider team.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NVQ in engineering based subject or other relevant technical certifications or training and has proactively engaged in ongoing learning, industry changes and development.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Demonstrates teamwork and collaborates with wider team. Strong problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Communicates technical information to engineers and other team members. Strong ability to build and test prototypes. Awareness and adherence to health and safety standards.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in the photonics industry.
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS
Up 5 % annually.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Business English is required.
- DISCLAIMER
- This Job Description describes the primary job requirements and the level of activity, responsibility and skill the Job Holder is expected to meet. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements and as such it is expected that any reasonable request by Management to carry out activities within a similar scope and level to this role will be performed by the Job Holder.
- REQUIRED
- NVQ in engineering based subject or other relevant technical certifications or training and has proactively engaged in ongoing learning, industry changes and development.
- SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaborates with wider team. Strong problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Communicates technical information to engineers and other team members. Strong ability to build and test prototypes. Awareness and adherence to health and safety standards.
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in the photonics industry.
About NKT Photonics A/S
Hamamatsu’s Lasers & Fibers unit manufactures high-performance fiber lasers and specialty fibers for scientific and industrial customers.
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