Production Engineer - Electronics

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd in Cambridge is expanding its R&D to form an NPI team within Engineering, focusing on electronics for scalable manufacturing. You will apply DFMEA, PCBA design for manufacturability, and automation test development to improve production speed and quality.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to transition products from prototype to high‑quality production, ensuring robust electronic testing and validation across units.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with PCB CAD tools (e.g. Altium).
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA/DFT.
• Experience transitioning products from prototype to production for low to medium volume.
• Knowledge of PCB assembly, electronic integration, and production test methods.
• Experience creating technical documentation and releasing changes.
• Experience cross-functional work in fast-paced engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics aspects of transitioning products from development to scalable manufacturing.
• Work with R&D, manufacturing, and quality to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Define inspection and test strategies for PCB/electronic assemblies.
• Develop automated test equipment for PCB assemblies and products.
• Support NPI builds and root-cause investigations within ECN framework.
• Document production workflows and ensure repeatable manufacturing.
• Drive improvements to test processes and reduce build times.
• Contribute to the standards and processes of the new NPI team.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Hands-on mindset

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

LabVIEW

C#

C++

Job description

Company Profile

Location: Waterbeach, UK

Department: Engineering (NPI)

Reports to: Production Engineering Manager

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems. Our award‑winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70 countries. With in‑house R&D, cutting‑edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions that perform in the toughest environments.

Due to increasing market opportunities and an ever‑growing product range, Thermoteknix is expanding its Engineering capacity by creating a New Product Introduction (NPI) team within R&D.

About You

As a member of the new NPI team, you will be responsible for leading the electronics aspects of transitioning products from development into scalable repeatable manufacturing. You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams, as well as drawing on your existing electronics and PCB assembly manufacturing knowledge to ensure products are designed and validated for efficient production, assembly, and test.

Additionally, you will contribute to the enhancement of existing electronics used for product testing to boost production test speed and ensure that products are thoroughly tested and validated.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D to ensure new PCB assemblies are designed for simple and reliable manufacture, using DFMEA early in the design process to identify and mitigate potential electronics design risks
• Identify design improvements to enhance manufacturability and production efficiency
• Communicate with PCB manufacturers to understand their capabilities and constraints
• Support electronic design workstreams within NPI projects, ensuring readiness for build and scale, and supporting the transition of products through to customer delivery
• Define inspection and test strategies for PCB and electronic assemblies during product development, collaborating with R&D to maximise test coverage throughout the NPI process
• Collaborate with manufacturing team to define and document product test instructions, and production workflows to establish repeatable manufacturing and testing
• Lead the development of automated test equipment for comprehensive testing and calibration of PCB assemblies and products, In collaboration with R&D, mechanical, and software engineers
• Take a hands‑on approach during NPI builds, supporting root cause investigation and resolution of electrical programming, configuration, and test issues within the ECN framework, and supporting non-conformance investigations with the quality team
• Drive improvements in manufacturing readiness by identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline electronic test processes and reduce build time
• Contribute to the development of the new NPI team’s standards and processes

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline
• Proven electronics design experience with the aid of PCB CAD tools (e.g. Altium)
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA/DFT
• Experience supporting products through prototype to production transition for low to medium volume products
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly, electronic integration, and production test methods
• Experience creating technical documentation and releasing into a controlled change management system
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast‑paced engineering environment

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of complex designs including microcontrollers, analogue circuits and power supplies
• Knowledge of video standards and USB
• Understanding of software for automation (C#, C++, LabView)
• Experience supporting NPI from prototype through to volume manufacture
• Experience designing products to military standards
• Understanding of engineering change control and quality systems (ISO9001)
• Experience working in controlled cleanroom environments

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on, proactive, and solution‑focused mindset
• Strong communication skills with engineering and production stakeholders
• Comfortable working between design and manufacturing environments
• Driven to improve processes and deliver manufacturing excellence
• Adaptable and motivated to help shape a new team and function

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Why us?

• Opportunity to join and shape a newly formed Production Engineering team.
• A key role bridging cutting‑edge R&D and real‑world manufacturing.
• Collaborative environment working on advanced thermal imaging technologies.
• Career development and growth within a high‑technology engineering organisation.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.