Senior Production Engineer - Optical & Semiconductor Systems

Infinitesima; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EMI share options

Private healthcare

Pension

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Infinitesima in Abingdon, UK, is recruiting a Production Engineer to build, test and integrate precision optical, electro-mechanical and photonic assemblies within a high-value, low-volume environment. You will partner with engineering and science teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive process improvements.

The role focuses on complex assemblies rather than high-volume production, with EMI share options, private healthcare and a pension plan as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Production Engineer experience, or a minimum of five years' experience in a Senior Manufacturing Technician role.
• Experience with optical systems, fibre optics, lasers, electronics, and electro-mechanical integration and test.
• Experience building, integrating, and testing complex, high-value technology products.
• Background in cleanroom manufacturing and controlled environments.
• Analytical approach to troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Experience transitioning products from development into production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and process controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test complex optical, cabling, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, ensuring compliance with procedures, quality requirements, and performance standards, while driving continuous process improvement.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing issues by leading root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements by designing safe trials, validating process changes, and updating standards and controls.
• Lead complex system integration activities, validating module and system performance, resolving integration issues, and ensuring manufacturing readiness.
• Mentor and support colleagues, ensure BoM kit readiness, and maintain housekeeping and health & safety standards.
• Partner with Engineering to support product development, NPI, and successful transfer of new products and processes into production.
• Lead the delivery of production commitments by ensuring high-quality, right-first-time assembly and test, coordinating priorities, and removing barriers to schedule achievement.

Skills

Optical systems

Fibre optics

Lasers

Electro-mechanical integration

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Engineering drawing interpretation

High-value assembly testing

Tools

IPC wiring and soldering certification

Job description

Infinitesima in Abingdon, UK, is recruiting a Production Engineer to build, test and integrate precision optical, electro-mechanical and photonic assemblies within a high-value, low-volume environment. You will partner with engineering and science teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and drive process improvements.

The role focuses on complex assemblies rather than high-volume production, with EMI share options, private healthcare and a pension plan as part of the package.