Precision Optical & Semiconductor Production Engineer

Infinitesima Ltd; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EMI share options

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Infinitesima Ltd in Abingdon is seeking a Production Engineer to build, test, and integrate precision optical, electro-mechanical, and photonic assemblies at the heart of our metrology technology. You will work on high-value systems, collaborating with engineers and scientists to solve manufacturing challenges and drive continuous improvement.

This role is not high-volume production. You'll contribute to process improvements, lead complex integration activities, and support product development

Qualifications

• Experience in production engineering or 5+ years as Senior Manufacturing Technician
• Experience with optical systems, fibre optics, lasers and electro-mechanical testing
• Experience building, integrating and testing complex high-value technology products
• Background in cleanroom manufacturing and controlled environments
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs and technical documentation
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test complex optical, cabling, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies to spec and contribute to process improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis for manufacturing issues and implement permanent corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements through safe trials and validated changes.
• Lead system integration activities, validate performance and ensure readiness for production.
• Mentor colleagues, maintain BoM readiness, and uphold health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering on product development, NPI, and transfer to production.
• Ensure timely delivery of production commitments with high quality and first-time-right assembly and test.

Skills

Optical systems

Fibre optics

Lasers

Electro-mechanical integration

Analytical troubleshooting

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Education

HND or degree in engineering/manufacturing/photonic electronics

Tools

IPC wiring and soldering certification

Job description

Infinitesima Ltd in Abingdon is seeking a Production Engineer to build, test, and integrate precision optical, electro-mechanical, and photonic assemblies at the heart of our metrology technology. You will work on high-value systems, collaborating with engineers and scientists to solve manufacturing challenges and drive continuous improvement.

This role is not high-volume production. You'll contribute to process improvements, lead complex integration activities, and support product development