Production Technician
CV-LibrarySouthampton, HampshirepermanentPosted: 10 September 2026
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A growing advanced manufacturing business working at the forefront of quantum and photonics technology is looking for a Production Technician to join its team in Southampton.
You’ll work across a production site and university cleanroom environment, manufacturing high-quality optical devices used across science and technology markets.
The role will involve - Production Technician - Southampton
* Cleanroom and wafer-scale processing
* Photolithography, sputtering and furnace processing
* Dicing, polishing, acid processing and inspection
* Handling small and delicate components using microscopes
* Completing production records, quality reports and process logs
* Working closely with the wider team to meet production deadlines
* Identifying and suggesting improvements to production processes
We're looking for someone with - Production Technician - Southampton
* Experience in wafer-scale optical or semiconductor processing within a cleanroom
* A relevant degree or equivalent industry experience
* Good attention to detail and manual dexterity
* A methodical approach to problem solving
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence and own transport
📍Southampton - Onsite
💵 Up to £35,000
Experience with 5S/Lean, chemical handling, optics, waveguides, PPLN or non-linear optics would be beneficial
A growing advanced manufacturing business working at the forefront of quantum and photonics technology is looking for a Production Technician to join its team in Southampton.
You’ll work across a production site and university cleanroom environment, manufacturing high-quality optical devices used across science and technology markets.
The role will involve - Production Technician - Southampton
* Cleanroom and wafer-scale processing
* Photolithography, sputtering and furnace processing
* Dicing, polishing, acid processing and inspection
* Handling small and delicate components using microscopes
* Completing production records, quality reports and process logs
* Working closely with the wider team to meet production deadlines
* Identifying and suggesting improvements to production processes
We're looking for someone with - Production Technician - Southampton
* Experience in wafer-scale optical or semiconductor processing within a cleanroom
* A relevant degree or equivalent industry experience
* Good attention to detail and manual dexterity
* A methodical approach to problem solving
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence and own transport
📍Southampton - Onsite
💵 Up to £35,000
Experience with 5S/Lean, chemical handling, optics, waveguides, PPLN or non-linear optics would be beneficial