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Thin Film/Microelectronics Technician

  • Taunton, Somerset
  • Permanent
  • Nov 12, 2026

Thin Film/Microelectronics Technician

Taunton

£15 - £16.50 per hour // £27,300 - £30,030 per annum + On-the-Job Training + Expanding Company + Day Shift + Long-Standing Successful Business

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Technician with thin film processing/ microelectronics experience, to join a successful manufacturer, working with specialist equipment and developing high-end electronic components.

On offer is the chance to utilise your existing technical skills and experience within a specialist manufacturing environment, working for an established business in a niche field of engineering.

This company are market leaders within manufacturing and distribute their high-end and bespoke electronic components globally. They are currently seeking an experienced Thin Film Process Technician to support their production team.

In this role, you'll be carrying out various specialist processes in the production of microelectronic components. The role will involve sputter deposition of metallic coatings, plasma etching, photolithography, chemical etching and cleaning, and electroplating of gold circuits. You'll be working in a cleanroom environment, handling delicate materials, operating specialised production equipment, inspecting components and following specific work instructions, whilst working to high Health & Safety/COSHH standards.

This is a great opportunity to join a long-standing and successful business, working within a specialist manufacturing environment producing high-quality electronic components.

THE ROLE:
*Thin film processing of microelectronic components
*Sputtering, plasma etching, photolithography, chemical etching and electroplating *Cleanroom work and equipment operation
*Component inspection and quality checks
*Health & Safety/COSHH compliance
*Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, 35 hours per week

THE PERSON:
*Experienced Thin Film Technician
*Background in microelectronics or thin film processing
*Based local to Taunton

Applicants will also need to meet specific national security requirements and pass a basic DBS check.

Reference Number - BBBH282325

Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, North Petherton, Ilminster, Chard, Langport, Wiveliscombe, Tiverton, Cullompton, Honiton, Yeovil, South Petherton, Crewkerne, Axminster, Street, Glastonbury, Somerton, Minehead, Watchet, Exeter, Weston-super-Mare, Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH282325_1794476143
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£15 - £16.50 per hour + Excellent Benefits

Per annum

Permanent

Job Type

Engineering

Discipline

BBBH282325_1794476143

Reference Number

12 Nov 2026

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