Manufacturing Technician – Medical Devices (Southampton)
Manufacturing Technician or Production Technician opportunity within a fast-growing medical device company developing innovative rapid diagnostic technology for hospital laboratories.
* Salary guide £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.
* Some flexibility with working hours, 27 days holiday (increasing by 1 day per year).
* Opportunity to join a well‑funded MedTech startup environment.
You will play a key role within the manufacturing team, building precision diagnostic instruments and micro‑fluidic devices used in cutting‑edge medical technology. This is a highly hands‑on role working with small, intricate components in a clean, controlled environment, supporting both production and ongoing product development.
Qualifications
* Experience as a Manufacturing Technician, Production Technician, Assembly Technician or Laboratory Technician working on small, precise components or instruments.
* Strong hands‑on skills and excellent attention to detail, comfortable working under a microscope or with delicate assemblies.
* Experience in regulated environments such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cleanroom, laboratory or similar industries.
* Familiarity with structured work instructions, SOPs and maintaining accurate documentation.
* Experience or exposure to wiring, soldering, crimping or basic electromechanical assembly (desirable but not essential).
Responsibilities
* Manufacture micro‑fluidic chips and assemble diagnostic instruments in line with detailed work instructions.
* Perform precise, small‑scale assembly tasks, sometimes under magnification.
* Maintain accurate manufacturing records in line with quality and regulatory standards.
* Support product development by building prototype devices and carrying out testing activities.
* Assist with writing and improving work instructions, processes and documentation.
* Work within a regulated quality environment (ISO 13485), supporting continuous improvement and quality activities.
This Manufacturing Technician position is based in Southampton and is commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Winchester and surrounding areas.
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