Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.
The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis.
The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins.
The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments.
With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our engineering team as a Production Engineer for a 4 months assignment, to work with Production Engineering, R&D, Procurement and Production.
You will review all released product Bills of Materials and establish manufacturer information for each component. This includes manufacturer name and part number, country of origin as a minimum, and commodity/tariff codes. The role involves direct contact with suppliers to obtain and verify this information.
The Details…
You will establish complete and accurate manufacturer, country of origin and tariff classification data for all released products, and maintain that data within controlled documentation and engineering change processes.
Other duties include:
- Review all released product BOMs and identify components lacking manufacturer, manufacturer part number, country of origin or commodity/tariff code data.
- Contact component suppliers and distributors in writing and by phone to request manufacturer, origin, classification information or compliance information and follow up until responses are received.
- Verify supplier responses against datasheets, declarations, certificates of origin and other documentary evidence where available.
- Request and collate component compliance documentation, including RoHS certificates, Declarations of Conformity (DoCs) and CB certificates, recording scope, issue date and expiry.
- Collect country of origin and commodity/ tariff code information from suppliers, recording the source and any gaps.
- Update BOMs and controlled records through engineering change management, maintaining version control.
- Work with R&D, Production Engineering, Procurement, Logistics Compliance and Finance to clarify specifications, share findings and agree ongoing data ownership.
- Maintain organised records of all supplier correspondence, data sources and compliance documents, and report progress and key risks against the agreed project plan.
What We're Looking For…
We'll expect you to have a degree in engineering or related technical subject or equivalent practical experience and to be knowledgeable of working with Bills of Materials in a manufacturing or a product development environment with experience of contacting suppliers to obtain technical or commercial information.
It would be desirable for you to have previous experience of working in a regulated industry such as medical devices, including supplier qualification or material compliance (RoHS, REACH).
Alongside your strong technical background, you'll be a strong communicator with excellent writing skills and you will possess an ability to read technical drawings, component datasheets and specifications.
You'll also be proficient in Microsoft Applications including Excel and Outlook.
This role will suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively with others from multi-disciplinary teams, likes to take a hands-on approach and is a proactive problem solver.
In addition, you'll be encouraged to be self-sufficient and involved from day one with a very supportive and capable team behind you.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced working environment on exciting projects with the prospect to develop your skills and experience further.
If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today!
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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About UsOxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.
Skills Required
- Degree in engineering or a related technical subject, or equivalent practical experience
- Knowledge of working with Bills of Materials in a manufacturing or product development environment
- Experience contacting suppliers to obtain technical or commercial information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read technical drawings, component datasheets, and specifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel and Outlook
- Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices
- Experience with supplier qualification or material compliance, including RoHS and REACH
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good to above average across many roles, with employer-provided ranges visible for several U.S. commercial and applications positions and company materials emphasizing market‑competitive base pay. Commercial and some senior technical posts, particularly in the U.S., are positioned as competitive and often paired with strong variable components.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — All‑employee share plans in the UK and a U.S. employee stock purchase plan indicate broad access to equity as part of total reward. Company communications highlight attractive bonus and share plans that add meaningful upside beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. roles indicate strong health insurance and core protections, while official materials and country overviews reference private medical coverage and wellbeing support. These elements position the health package as a notable strength alongside cash compensation.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Insights
What We Do
Our goal is to enable the analysis of anything, anywhere, by anyone. We have developed the world’s first and only nanopore DNA and RNA sequencing platform. It’s a new generation of sequencing technology — the only one to offer: scalability to portable or ultra-high throughput formats, real-time data delivery, and the ability to elucidate rich biological data. We are aiming to disrupt the way that biological analyses are currently performed, and open up new applications that have a profound, positive impact on society. Our devices offer real-time analysis, for rapid insights, in fully scalable formats — from pocket to population scale — and the technology is being used in more than 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company now employs more than 600 people from multiple disciplines including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.
