Electronics Production Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Electronics Production Engineer to enhance their production capabilities. This role involves programming PCBs, supporting assembly tasks, and managing documentation in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electronics or Engineering and hands-on experience in testing electronic systems, alongside strong organisational and proactive skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary with six-monthly reviews

10% employer pension contribution

Private health insurance

Life and critical illness cover

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work and EV car schemes

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in production engineering or similar role.
• Willingness to undergo UK Government security clearance.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Programming and testing complex PCBs and embedded systems.
• Supporting electronic assembly activities.
• Collaborating with development engineers to take concepts from prototype to production.

Skills

Proactive approach

Strong organisational skills

Hands-on experience in testing and programming

Education

Degree or HND in Electronics or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electronics Production Engineer
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Government security clearance

We're working with a small, specialist consultancy that is shaping the future of signal processing. They design and manufacture advanced hardware, firmware, and software solutions, and are now looking to appoint a hands-on, technically curious Electronics Production Engineer to help scale their production capabilities and deliver high-performance systems.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a dynamic and varied role, ideally suited to someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include:

• Programming and testing complex PCBs and embedded systems (featuring FPGAs, microcontrollers, analogue/RF circuitry, and high-speed digital interfaces)
• Supporting electronic assembly activities, from cable harnessing to full system builds
• Creating and maintaining assembly and test documentation
• Managing the stores function, including goods-in/out and component procurement
• Collaborating with development engineers to take concepts from prototype to production
• Working in an ESD-safe lab environment, ensuring high standards of quality and process

What We're Looking For

• A degree or HND in Electronics or Engineering
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in production engineering or a similar role
• Hands-on experience in testing and programming electronic systems
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently
• Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A full, clean UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo UK Government security clearance

Desirable:

• Experience with PCB design or electronic CAD tools

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with six-monthly reviews
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Life and critical illness cover
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle-to-work and EV car schemes
• Flexible working hours (core hours: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00)
• Annual bonus scheme

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.