Production Assembly Technician

Location

Reading, UK

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Product Operations

Introduction to XYZ

XYZ Reality are the creators of the world's first and only engineering‑grade Augmented Reality solution, purpose built for the construction industry. Not only have we created this holographic technology, that sits within The Atom – a smart, site‑safe headset/hardhat – but we implement it on projects, utilising the power of AR to ensure that all schemes are completed in line with the delivery timescales and budgets.

XYZ has grown to over 100 staff across the UK, US & Europe and is working with Mission Critical organisations & construction companies to successfully deliver major projects.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Production Assembly Engineer to join our fast‑growing team. This role will report directly into the Production Director and will work alongside the Quality, Software and Hardware teams to ensure complex electromechanical devices are produced in a timely manner at their highest quality.

Key Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for the assembly of all our Augmented Reality devices. We are looking for someone who can carefully follow assembly procedures and ensure assembly is carried out with the highest care and attention to quality.

You’ll need to have good communication and organisation skills, directly liaising with our tech leads, bringing each aspect of our product through assembly, to a completed sales‑ready state. Attention to detail is critical. We pride our business on accuracy and precision, which is essential to this role to ensure the highest level of quality is achieved and reflected in our premium product offering.

Experience & Skills Required

• Extensive experience in hands‑on product assembly, preferably on products that have a high level of complexity, including electronics, and software installation.
• Good time management skills & working to a production plan. Good organisational skills will be required to ensure care is taken in looking after tools and equipment required to carry out assembly tasks.
• Ability to utilise an Inventory Management System to create picking lists, manage stock levels and update from stock counts when required.
• Experience debugging electronics and running repairs and rework on mechanical product assemblies. Ability to work with basic command prompts for software testing during the assembly process.
• Confidence with software and firmware uploading during the assembly process. Ability to follow clear assembly SOP’s and support with updates and document optimisation where required. Constant search for process improvement.
• Working directly with Design and Engineering teams for jigs and fixtures to improve the efficiency of assembly.
• Experience working alongside advanced assembly/calibration equipment (robotics etc.) preferable but not essential.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Private healthcare with Vitality
• Christmas shutdown days on top of leave allowance (2–4 per year usually)
• Biannual salary reviews
• Summer & Christmas staff parties
• Employee referral scheme
• Make a real-world impact of revolutionising the construction industry

View our products and technology in action on YouTube and our website.

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