Transducer Technician - LCM Systems Ltd

Job Posted: 3 November 2026

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

About Us

LCM Systems Ltd is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of load measurement systems, delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges across global industries, including aerospace, marine, oil and gas, offshore, heavy lifting, and hazardous environments.

We are committed to producing high-quality standard and bespoke load cells and associated instrumentation, using a “right first time” approach to design, manufacturing, and validation.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Transducer Technician to join our production team. This technically demanding, hands-on role involves 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.

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 and 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).

·         Company pension scheme.

·         Annual salary review.

·         23 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.

·         Opportunity for flexible working hours.

·         Discounts and savings through our company benefits scheme.

·         Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.