AOI Technician

AOI Technician

Bedford

£35k

Are you passionate about precision, technology, and quality? We're looking for a skilled AOI Technician to help us deliver top-tier electronic assemblies through advanced inspection processes.

You'll take the lead in operating and optimising CyberOptics 3D AOI systems, ensuring every product meets the highest quality standards.

Working closely with the Process Engineering team, you'll help refine AOI programming and inspection workflows, driving continuous improvement across production.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with problem-solving and process optimisation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and optimise 3D AOI inspection routines for solder joints and component placement.


• Carry out First Article Inspections (FAI) and validate assemblies against build standards.


• Train and support operators to ensure consistent inspection quality.


• Analyse inspection results and collaborate with Engineering to improve processes.


• Keep AOI programs up to date with design changes, NPIs, and software updates.


• Support ongoing quality and yield improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Experience with AOI systems (CyberOptics, Koh Young, Mirtec, Omron, or similar).


• Knowledge of SMT and PCB assembly processes.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Ability to read assembly drawings and interpret data files.


• Confident using inspection software and computer systems.


• A proactive, team-focused approach and excellent communication skills.

Our Values

We succeed by working together with care, integrity, hard work, positivity, and synergy — supporting each other and striving for excellence in everything we do.