Production Engineer

Proclinical; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical in the United Kingdom seeks a Production Engineer to support development and delivery of animal care technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure production integrity across global sites.

Responsibilities include leading hardware and software changes for NPI and EOL, developing testing procedures, performing failure analysis, and driving continuous improvement in production processes and systems; strong emphasis on RF/IR testing, ATE, and LabVIEW proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of production line tester design and maintenance.
• Experience with PCB/PCBA design, batteries, RF/IR testing methods.
• Hands-on expertise with hardware systems, embedded interfaces, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware, ATE, and software changes for new and legacy products.
• Develop and implement testing procedures for new products.
• Conduct failure analysis and reliability testing for key components.
• Provide technical support to global production floors.
• Collaborate with production line engineers to deploy testers internationally.
• Document results and communicate with peers and management.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes and systems.

Skills

Production line tester design

Electronics design (analog, digital,RF

Embedded interfaces

Instrumentation

RF/IR testing methods

System-level integration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

ATE systems

PCB/PCBA design

Job description

Looking for a new role in engineering where you could help revolutionize the future of medicine and drive breakthroughs in patient care? Proclinical is seeking a Production Engineer to support the development and delivery of innovative animal care technology. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production processes and high-quality outcomes. This position involves supporting production floors globally, troubleshooting issues, and driving improvements in hardware, software, and testing environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead hardware, ATE (Automatic Test Equipment), and software changes for new and legacy products, including NPI (New Product Introduction) and EOL (End of Life) updates.
• Develop and implement testing procedures for new products, including test station duplication, wiring, validation, and ongoing support.
• Conduct failure analysis and reliability testing for critical product components.
• Provide technical support to local and global production floors.
• Collaborate with production line engineers to deploy and maintain testers at international production sites.
• Document and communicate results effectively to peers and management.
• Drive continuous improvement in production processes and systems.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of production line tester design, maintenance, and electronic design (analog, digital, and radio).
• Knowledge of electronics components, PCB/PCBA design, assembly processes, batteries, RF/IR testing methods, and ATE systems.
• Hands-on expertise with hardware systems, embedded interfaces, networks, instrumentation, debugging, and system-level integration.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, multicultural team environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and a strong problem solver with a hands-on approach.
• Familiarity with SQA and LabVIEW tools.
• Experience with RF communication and connected smart products.
• Background in complex multidisciplinary projects requiring advanced technical knowledge.
• Proficiency in manufacturing databases, production data pipelines, and engineering data analysis tools.
• Experience working with subcontractors, external vendors, and procurement processes for testers or prototype parts.