ThalesElectronics Production & Process Engineer (Hybrid)
Thales is hiring an Electronics Production & Process Engineer (Hybrid) for a remote role open to applicants in Spain. Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.
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- This is listed as a remote role.
- The posting mentions Pcb Assembly, electronics and production engineering among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Design, implement, and optimize electronic production processes and manufacturing systems.
In Defence and security, armed forces, governments and global organizations entrust Thales with helping them achieve and maintain security, tactical superiority and strategic independence in the face of any type of threat. In an increasingly unpredictable world, governments rely on our expertise to protect their citizens and make the world safer, from designing smart sensors and connecting soldiers on the digital battlefield to delivering solutions that protect states, cities and critical infrastructures.
In Spain, Thales Sistemas is specialized in Command and Control systems, Tactical Communications and Modeling and Simulation addressing solutions in the domain of Defense and Security. Thales is the Spanish leader in tactical Land CIS (Communication and Information Systems) covering all the product life cycle (design, development, production, ILS). Based in Leganés, Thales Sistemas employs a highly specialized workforce of more than 100 people, most of them engineers that participate in the following activities:
- Communications and Information Systems (CIS) to support Command function and Decision Making
- Embedded electronics for military aircraft
- Tactical Communications
- Radio Navigation Aids for air traffic
As an Electronics Production & Process Engineer, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our manufacturing systems, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with standards. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Design, implement, and optimize electronic production processes (PCB assembly, testing, and subcontractor management).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and alignment with product requirements.
- Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities (lead time reduction, cost savings, defect minimization).
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ESD, etc.).
- Drive automation and digitalization initiatives (PLM/ERP systems, data analysis tools like Power BI/Python).
- Troubleshoot technical issues on the production line and propose innovative solutions for process enhancements.
- Develop technical documentation (procedures, reports, work instructions, and manuals).
- Lead technical projects from conception to implementation, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
- Customer/results-oriented approach, with a focus on internal and external stakeholder satisfaction (including Thales as a key client).
Education:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields (with a specialization in Electronics).
- Advanced level of English and Spanish (B2 or higher). French is desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electronics production, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement (valuable sectors: defense, aeronautics, or automotive industries)
Competences:
Technical/functional skills:
- Electronics: strong knowledge of digital/analog electronics and test systems/benches.
- Process Analysis: Ability to analyze assembly and testing processes for optimization.
- Standards & Compliance: Proficiency in IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and quality standards.
- Software:
- CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ProEngineer/PTC Creo).
- PLM and ERP systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, Oracle, SAP).
- Manufacturing Processes:
- PCB assembly and subcontractor management (machining, quality control).
- Continuous Improvement:
- Lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping - VSM).
- Data analysis (Excel, Power BI, Python) and AI-driven process optimization.
Behavioral skills:
- Strong planning and organizational skills with great attention to detail.
- Proactive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and good interpersonal skills.
Additional Requirements:
- Availability for occasional national and international travel.
What do we offer?
- Flexible working hours.
- Shorter working days on Fridays and during summer.
- Remote-friendly - 2 days a week working from home.
- Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarten, transport).
Thales is a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, and for this reason, we work to raise awareness and disseminate information on the subject both internally and externally.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!How we rate this
Electronics Production & Process Engineer (Hybrid) at Thales rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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