Electronics Manufacturing Engineer – Space

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronics manufacturing is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer for its Space division. The successful candidate will work on developing high-precision silicon assembly processes and engage in continuous improvement of manufacturing workflows. This role combines technical expertise with collaboration across engineering and production teams, focused on crucial technological advancements for space missions.

Qualifications

• Experience of Production/Manufacturing.
• Experience of developing manufacturing processes.
• Experience of working in a project manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Development of new Probe capabilities for testing CCD/CMOS Wafers.
• Work with Production Engineers to ensure DFM is optimised.
• Assist with development of procedures for prototyping new products.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC in Engineering or Physics

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Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Electronics Manufacturing Engineer – Space

• Chelmsford, Essex (Hybrid - 4 days in office)

We generate world-leading technology critical for humankind, including vital components for radiotherapy machines and the imaging devices used in groundbreaking space missions.

Our Space business in Chelmsford provides high performance CCD, Infrared and CMOS sensors for space science, earth observation, astronomy, and high energy physics applications.

We are looking for an experienced Engineers to join our highly successful manufacturing team, to develop high precision silicon assembly and provide onward support to manufacture.

Summary - Electronics Manufacturing Engineer - Space

• Development of new and existing Probe capabilities for the testing of CCD / CMOS Wafers
• Work with Production Engineers to ensure DFM (design for manufacture) is optimised
• Assist with development and writing procedures for the prototyping of new products
• Continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes and work instructions, working with the wider production/manufacturing team
• Generation of SAP ME routings from the manufacturing flow diagrams
• Generation of SAP BOM’s and master data, working with design, engineering and procurement teams
• Ensure all documentation is confirmed through Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
• Manage and optimize operations flow (information and production flow)
• Assist with production trials and ensure all relevant documentation is completed
• Work to existing NPI processes

Qualifications - Electronics Manufacturing Engineer - Space

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Experience of Production/Manufacturing
• Experience of developing manufacturing processes
• Experience of working in a project manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with documented results
• HNC in Engineering or Physics or equivalent experience

To succeed in this role, you could also have:

• Experience within an Electronics product manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.