Responsibilities

The primary duties of this role are as follows:

• Supporting the engineering team in test activities, ranging from R&D investigative experiments to device verification testing.

• Component inspection and device assembly using a variety of tools and equipment (e.g. 3D printers, UV-gluing kits, laser cutters, optical microscopes etc.)

• Documentation to support the engineering process (e.g. SOPs, test reports, inspection reports, risk assessments, COSHH assessments etc.)

• Workshop and inventory management.

This opportunity will allow you to learn a wide variety of transferable skills at an extremely fast pace. You will be working closely with the science and engineering teams. Sava will provide adequate training for the role.

Requirements

• Keen attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining high quality standards

• High level of initiative – spotting and raising issues, proactively improving processes and actively communicating ideas

• Strong motivation and accountability, particularly in supporting developmental tasks

• Strong time management skills

• Proficiency in daily computer tasks, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and in the form of written technical updates

• Excellent organisational abilities

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating patience and collaboration A university education is preferred but not a strict requirement for this role

  
  

Preferred

• Experience working in engineering workshops and/or scientific laboratories

• Experience following detailed work instructions, protocols, and industry standards

• Experience with hands-on assembly work, particularly with small, detailed components

• Familiarity with inspection tools (e.g. callipers, micrometres, microscopes) to inspect parts for quality and accuracy

• Basic understanding of experimental methods and data analysis