Instrument Assembly Technician

Cambridge UK, office-based

Job description

Location: Cambridge UK, office-based
Functional area: Operations
Reports to: Production Manager

The Instrument Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, inspecting, and packaging CN Bio instruments, fluidic consumables, and associated sub-assemblies in accordance with approved engineering drawings, work instructions, SOPs, and quality standards. This includes conducting fluidic consumable testing, completing production and quality documentation, and maintaining full product traceability in line with CN Bio’s Quality Management System. The Assembly Technician works collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support operational excellence, continuous improvement, and new product introduction activities.

Day to day activities include:

• Product Assembly & Manufacturing – Assemble CN Bio instruments, consumables, sub-assemblies, and components in accordance with approved engineering drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Technical Build & Integration – Perform mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assembly activities, including wiring, soldering, cable preparation, component installation, and system integration.
• Testing, Inspection & Quality Control – Conduct functional testing, in-process inspections, and basic fault-finding activities to ensure products meet CN Bio quality, performance, and regulatory requirements prior to release.
• Documentation & Traceability – Complete production records, test results, device history documentation, and ERP/QMS transactions accurately to maintain full product traceability and compliance.
• Continuous Improvement & Compliance – Identify quality concerns, non-conformances, and process improvement opportunities while maintaining compliance with SOPs, 5S principles, health and safety requirements, and quality management standards.
• Cross-Functional & NPI Support – Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service teams to support prototype builds, New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, inventory accuracy, and continuous operational improvement.
• Health, Safety & Workplace Standards – Follow all Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, safe systems of work, and manufacturing best practices. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, proactively identify hazards, and support a strong safety culture by reporting incidents, near misses, and improvement opportunities.
• Plus other relevant duties in line with business needs

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• An engineering qualification of minimum ONC or City and Guilds/ GNVQ 3-5 education; we will consider people working towards level 3 or above
• At least 2 years of relevant industry experience in technical roles
• Experience of modern high-tech manufacturing methods
• Experience of scientific equipment manufacture, or similar industry
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• High manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting with a range of stakeholders, internally and externally, such as customers and suppliers
• Strong technical interest in how things work and how they are made

Desirable

• Experience of hand tool use
• Experience of ESD environments
• Experience of manufacturing ERP and/or scheduling software

Who You Are

First and foremost, you are a dynamic and highly motivated individual with evidenced experience of modern manufacturing techniques.

You are a self-starter who enjoys working in a strong, team-oriented environment, made up of skilled engineers and technicians. You should have a strong passion for engineering and all things technical, with a high degree of attention to detail. You will enjoy using your engineering skills combined with an enthusiastic, proactive can-do

attitude to meet production targets and deadlines and the ability to seek solutions to the varied challenges found in the manufacture of our cutting-edge life science instrumentation products. You will show a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in completing tasks and making improvements.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension with Standard Life.
• Private Healthcare with AXA.
• Cashback for Dental and Optical Care.
• Life Assurance.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Recruitment referral scheme.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Office snacks and refreshments.

What’s Next?

We will review your application, and whilst we would love to get back to every applicant, it is not always possible. If you haven’t heard from us within 3/4 weeks, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the role in accordance with UK immigration legislation. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.