IoT Production Engineer

IoT Production Engineer

Position Overview
We’re seeking an IoT Production Engineer who will take ownership of our U.S. manufacturing activities. This person will ensure smooth operations across production, testing, and delivery, while also preparing to grow into a leadership role. The position reports to the Head of Operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production of IoT hardware (controllers and sensors) in the U.S., aligning output with company deployment plans.
   

• Manage external suppliers handling PCB assembly and plastic components, coordinating their production schedules and quality standards.
   

• Develop and refine production workflows for electronics and enclosures, including defining quality assurance practices.
   

• Prepare and update bills of materials (BOMs) and technical documentation for all hardware lines.
   

• Provide practical engineering support: troubleshoot technical challenges, resolve production issues, and process engineering change orders.
   

• Support product industrialization (NPI) and guide subcontractors during transition from design to large-scale manufacturing.
   

Skills & Experience Needed

• 3–5 years in electronics or IoT product manufacturing, ideally with exposure to leadership responsibilities.
   

• Solid background in manufacturing engineering, with hands-on knowledge of PCB assembly and injection molding.
   

• Familiarity with RF systems, power electronics, wiring, and circuit testing/debugging.
   

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on enclosure and PCB fabrication processes.
   

• Understanding of PCB design concepts, cost-efficient production, and new product introduction (NPI).
   

• Knowledge of supply chain practices for electronic components.
   

• Experience with wireless standards (Zigbee, Wi-Fi) and communication methods (IR, RF).
   

• Capable of using firmware tools to generate .Hex and .OTA files, with IR coding experience.
   

• Awareness of certification processes (UL, FCC) is advantageous.
   

• Tools like Wireshark, FirmwareTools, or Ubiqua are considered a plus.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
   

• Independent, self-starter who can oversee end-to-end production with strong organizational and project management skills.
   

• Detail-focused, structured, and proactive approach.
   

• Career-driven with interest in advancing into senior manufacturing leadership.
   

Location: Wisconsin, USA

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