Production Technician
The Role:
We’re looking for a Production Technician to join us!
This is an exciting role for people that love being hands-on with niche, technical and delicate components, building different products across quantum-sensing and cold atom technology and scaling our in-house small batch manufacturing efforts.
What You’ll Do:
Support the main production efforts of the company, across multiple different products
Production process development and refinement
Skills dissemination and teamwork
Work with R&D teams to advise on production processes and design considerations
Handling and processing of highly sensitive electronic, optoelectronic, and optical components
Test and evaluation of system and sub-system assemblies
What We Are Looking For:
We are open to school leavers with A-Levels or equivalent in technical subjects, Graduates, OR people with experience working in industry in a similar role.
Practical proficiency – ability to understand the nature of the different parts/components and their handling sensitivities. Comfortable being hands on and dexterity for constructing intricate components including optics.
Quality control and attention to detail in practice and documentation – Production and documentation of components, awareness of defects in processes, assemblies and components, and ensuring that products meet specifications.
Process driven – Ability to follow manufacturing process documentation, demonstrating attention to detail and rigor.
Technical aptitude and troubleshooting – Ability to notice, diagnose, and document possible issues in production and quality control aspects. Ability to communicate effectively on potential solutions, and progress to implementation
Tidiness and awareness of safety and risk management
What We Offer:
💰 Companywide milestone bonus scheme
🌴 26 days annual leave + full salary-based pension contribution
🕑 Flexible core hours
🤝 Regular team outings, training & knowledge-sharing sessions
📚 Half-day knowledge-building every 2 weeks
About Us:
At Aquark Technologies, we’re shaping the future of quantum sensing and cold atom technology. Spun out from the University of Southampton, we’re developing the world’s most portable, high-performance cold atom traps, enabling next-generation sensors for navigation, security, and metrology.
Following a major research contract win, we’re expanding our team. This is your chance to join a fast-moving start-up, work on cutting-edge science, and make a real impact.