Experienced Transducer Technician - LCM Systems Ltd

Job Posted: 10 February 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Industries: Engineering Manufacturing Mechanical and Electrical

Company Overview

LCM Systems Ltd is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of precision load measurement and force-sensing solutions. Our products are deployed globally in safety-critical and high-reliability applications across aerospace, marine, offshore, oil & gas, heavy lifting and hazardous environments.

We specialise in the design, manufacture, calibration and validation of standard and bespoke strain-gauge-based load cells and associated signal conditioning and instrumentation, operating under a rigorous right-first-time manufacturing philosophy.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Transducer Technician to join our production team. This is a technically demanding, hands-on role involving the manufacture, assembly and wiring of precision load measurement transducers and electronic instrumentation. The successful candidate will work to exacting tolerances and detailed manufacturing documentation to produce high-accuracy, high-reliability sensors for critical applications.

This position can be offered on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the candidate’s suitability and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assembly of strain-gauge-based load cells and force transducers
• Installation, wiring and termination of foil strain gauges using approved bonding, wiring and encapsulation techniques
• Precision soldering of fine-pitch and delicate electronic components to recognised industry standards
• Preparation, assembly and termination of screened cables, glands and industrial connectors
• Electro-mechanical assembly of signal conditioning electronics and associated instrumentation
• Working from engineering drawings, wiring schematics, parts lists, build instructions and technical specifications
• Compliance with manufacturing procedures, quality standards and full build traceability requirements

Technical Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to fine detail
• Strong understanding of precision electro-mechanical assembly techniques
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances and documented processes
• Effective communication skills and the ability to operate within a team-based production environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Experience / Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transducer Technician, Electronics Technician, or in a similar precision manufacturing or instrumentation role
• Practical experience with strain gauges, load cells, sensor wiring, or fine electronic soldering is highly desirable
• Experience working within aerospace, marine, offshore, or other safety-critical manufacturing sectors is advantageous
• Candidates with strong transferable technical skills will be considered; full in-house training can be provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and suitability for the role
• Quarterly bonus linked to company performance
• Full private medical cover
• Early finish at 1:00 pm on Fridays (subject to business requirements)