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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Production Engineer - Optical & Semiconductor Systems - **Company:** Infinitesima Limited - **Location:** Abingdon, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £43,000.0 - £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Integration, Visual Systems, BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5816497591 ## About the Role * 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. * Experience building and testing precision assemblies to high quality standards. * Demonstrated ability in manufacturing engineering and process development. * Knowledge and application of Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent improvement methodologies. * Semiconductor equipment manufacturing background. * Knowledge of AFM, metrology, photonics, or scientific instrumentation. * IPC wiring and soldering certification. * Background supporting low-volume, high-complexity products. HND, degree, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in engineering, manufacturing, photonics, electronics, electro-mechanical assembly or a related discipline. ## Description Backed by leading global investors, including Applied Ventures, we're combining world-class engineering, physics and software expertise to solve some of the industry's most complex measurement challenges. * Manufacture and test complex optical, cabling, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, ensuring compliance with manufacturing, assembly, and test procedures, quality requirements, and performance standards, while contributing to continuous process improvement. * Identify, investigate, and resolve manufacturing issues by leading root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions, collaborating with engineering and cross-functional support teams to deliver effective, long-term solutions. * Drive manufacturing process improvements by designing safe trials, validating process changes, and updating standards and controls to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency. * 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 high standards of housekeeping and health and safety. * Partner with Engineering to support product development, new product introduction (NPI), and the 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. ## Related Videos - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [Solving Architectural Entropy With Runnable Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100144-solving-architectural-entropy-with-runnable-diagrams) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Exploring the Potential of Decentraland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/583-exploring-the-potential-of-decentraland) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)