NPI Engineering Technician: Prototyping, Testing & Build

Amphenol Corporation; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global interconnect company located in Whitstable is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to join their Product Development team. The role involves supporting New Product Introduction activities by building, testing, and evaluating prototypes while collaborating with engineers to refine manufacturing methods. Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude and an analytical mindset, with experience in electronics or high-reliability manufacturing environments being highly desirable. This position offers various benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme and a subsidised restaurant facility.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Restaurant facility

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and disciplined technician comfortable in both independent and team settings.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, electronics, or mechanical assembly is considered.
• Driven by high-quality work and effective communication with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototypes and support low-volume development builds.
• Carry out electrical and environmental testing according to standards.
• Record and report build data clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine build processes and instructions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Collaborative team player

Soldering experience

Ability to work from technical documentation

Education

HNC/HND or similar engineering qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP systems

Measurement tools

Job description

A leading global interconnect company located in Whitstable is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to join their Product Development team. The role involves supporting New Product Introduction activities by building, testing, and evaluating prototypes while collaborating with engineers to refine manufacturing methods. Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude and an analytical mindset, with experience in electronics or high-reliability manufacturing environments being highly desirable. This position offers various benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme and a subsidised restaurant facility.