IOT Production Engineer 5252

Position: IoT Manufacturing Engineer (Production Engineer, Electronics Manufacturing Engineer)

Location: Wisconsin

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: On-site- 790 N Milwaukee St

Overview

The IoT Manufacturing Engineer supports U.S.-based production of connected hardware products, focusing on electronics and enclosure manufacturing. This role owns manufacturing execution, process design, and supplier coordination for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and plastic enclosures, working closely with operations leadership and external manufacturing partners. The position combines hands-on technical work with process development and offers a growth path toward manufacturing leadership responsibilities.

Overview

This role is responsible for coordinating domestic manufacturing operations for IoT hardware, ensuring production readiness, quality, and alignment with deployment schedules. The position works across engineering, operations, and subcontract manufacturing partners to support new product introductions, ongoing production, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate U.S.-based manufacturing activities for IoT controllers and sensors, aligning production, testing, kitting, and inventory readiness with deployment schedules

• Manage domestic subcontract manufacturers for printed circuit board assembly and plastic enclosure production, coordinating with procurement, engineering, and production teams to meet delivery timelines

• Design and document manufacturing processes for electronics and enclosures, including production workflows, quality control checkpoints, and inspection criteria

• Create, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation and bills of materials (BOMs) across product lines

• Provide hands-on technical support during production, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and managing engineering change orders (ECOs)

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, supporting manufacturing partners during process ramp-up and early production builds

• Support testing, debugging, and validation activities related to electronics assemblies, RF components, and power systems

• Partner with operations leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and production scalability

What We Are Looking For

Required Technical Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing for IoT or electronic hardware products

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering, including printed circuit board assembly and plastic injection molding processes

• Hands-on experience with radio frequency (RF) components, power supplies, wiring, electrical assemblies, and circuit testing and debugging

• Experience supporting enclosure and PCB manufacturing processes

• Knowledge of PCB architecture, design principles, and New Product Introduction (NPI) process development

• Understanding of design-to-cost principles and electronic component supply chain considerations

• Familiarity with wireless and network protocols, including Zigbee and Wi-Fi, as well as infrared (IR) and RF communication technologies

Preferred Technical Qualifications

• Experience with infrared learning and coding and use of firmware tools to generate .Hex and over-the-air (.OTA) files

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards for IoT devices, including UL and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements

• Experience with diagnostic and firmware tools such as Wireshark, FirmwareTools, or Ubiqua

Core Competencies

• Clear technical and cross-functional communication

• Structured problem solving and root cause analysis

• Ownership and accountability for production outcomes

• Collaboration with internal teams and external manufacturing partners

• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving production environment

• Emerging leadership capability and interest in people or process management

Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in electronics or IoT manufacturing environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

• Experience working in growth-stage, startup, or highly iterative product environments

• Demonstrated interest in progressing toward senior manufacturing or operations leadership roles

This role offers hands-on ownership of manufacturing operations, exposure to end-to-end hardware production, and the opportunity to grow into expanded leadership responsibilities within manufacturing and operations.