Manufacturing Automation & Tooling Technician

• Design, build, and iterate assembly lines and production workstations.
  
• Develop semi-automated and automated production systems to improve throughput and reduce human error.
  
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive or error-prone processes within the factory.
  
• Integrate and configure robotic arms (cobots) where appropriate.
  

• Design and build custom jigs, fixtures, and test rigs to support assembly, calibration, and quality assurance.
  
• Improve existing tooling to enhance ease of use, speed, and reliability.
  
• Ensure all tooling supports repeatability and scalability in production.
  
  

• Perform in-house fabrication and prototyping, including:
  • Welding (MIG/TIG/basic fabrication)
    
  • Grinding, cutting, drilling, and mechanical assembly
    
  • CNC machining or managing CAM workflows
    
  • 3D printing and rapid prototyping
    
• Build and modify physical systems directly — not just design them.
  
  

• Implement machine vision systems for inspection, validation, and quality control.
  
• Develop automated or semi-automated QA processes integrated into production lines.
  

• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams to ensure products are designed for efficient assembly.
  
• Support DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Test) initiatives.
  
• Assist production teams with troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
  
  

• Analyse production bottlenecks and inefficiencies and propose practical solutions.
  
• Drive improvements in cycle time, yield, and process reliability.
  
• Maintain and improve existing automation systems and tooling.
  

Requirements

• A hands-on, practical engineer or technical builder who enjoys working with both tools and technology.
  
• Comfortable moving between CAD, electronics, firmware/code, and physical fabrication.
  
• Able to take a concept from idea → prototype → production-ready system with minimal oversight.
  
• Strong problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
  
• Naturally curious, resourceful, and proactive.
  

• Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or robotics.
  
• Strong mechanical and fabrication skills (welding, grinding, assembly).
  
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
  
• Familiarity with CNC, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping workflows.
  
• Experience integrating sensors, actuators, and control systems.
  
• Exposure to robotics (cobots), PLCs, or microcontroller-based control systems is advantageous.
  
• Experience with machine vision systems is a plus.
  

Benefits