Production Systems Developer Placement

Focusrite; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Focusrite offers a 12-month full-time placement in High Wycombe to support the Production Systems Development Team. The role centers on developing bespoke test systems for overseas factories, contributing to design-to-production workflows, and implementing automated tests for new audio interfaces and controllers.

You will gain hands-on experience with factory tests, PCBA and Final Assembly strategies, and remote support for engineers abroad, while earning £26,250 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have Python coding skills and understanding of audio electronics.
• Experience with testing, measurement methods and debugging.
• Commitment to continual improvement and teamwork.
• Clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop factory tests for new products entering production.
• Involve in new product introduction from design to mass production.
• Support PCBA and Final Assembly strategy for new products.
• Implement automated functional test procedures and systems.
• Explore research in testing and quality inspection techniques.
• Provide remote technical support to overseas factory engineers.

Skills

Python

Asyncio

Django

Pandas

Crossbar.io

Audio electronics

Measurement tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BEng/BSc in related engineering

Tools

Git

Ansible

Linux

Arduino

Teensy

Raspberry Pi

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Job description

Role Description

We're looking for a placement student to support our Production Systems Development (PSD) Team in developing bespoke test systems to our overseas factories for the mass production of state-of-the-art audio interfaces, MIDI controllers and synthesisers.

Based: High Wycombe

Type: Full-time, 12-month placement

Salary: £26250 pa

What you will do

• Develop factory tests for new products entering production using our 'in house' production system tools & architecture
• Get involved with new product introduction from design all the way to mass production
• Support the execution of our strategy for PCBA and Final Assembly for new products
• Implement automated functional test procedures and systems
• Contribute to research and development of new areas for functional testing (eg robotics) and quality inspection (e.g. machine vision)
• Provide remote technical support to factory engineers overseas

In order to be successful in this role you will need

• Competent coding skills in Python (ideally Asyncio, Django, Pandas, Crossbar.io)
• A good understanding of audio electronics and measurement tools and methods
• A commitment to continual improvement, both personal and of the wider team
• Excellent design, debugging and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to communicate clearly with a cross functional team

It would be advantageous if you have some of the following

• Enrolled in or completed a BEng/BSc degree, preferably in a related engineering subject - Electronics, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Systems, etc
• Background in audio electronics and music technology
• Experience with web technology: C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
• Hands-on prototyping using Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry Pi or other platforms
• Familiarity with best practices and dev-ops tools: git, Ansible, Linux
• Experience with manufacturing automation, Industry 4.0, etc.

About The Focusrite Group

Doing a 12-month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We're focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music.

Our placements are very popular, and that's mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers and make us better. A lot of our previous placement candidates are now full-time employees.

All placements last for 12-months. We pay you £26250 per year (£28900 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.

Our brands, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity.

We work hard. We are professional. And we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.

Timetable for applications

Deadline to apply: 27th November 2026

Interviews: December 2026 - February 2027

Offers made by: 26th February 2027

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.