Production Systems Developer Placement at ADAM Audio GmbH (Location: High Wycombe)
Type: Full-time, 12-month placement
Salary: £25,100 pa
We’re looking for a placement student to support our Production Systems Development (PSD) Team in developing bespoke test systems for our overseas factories for the mass production of state‑of‑the‑art audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, and synthesizers. You will be working in a people‑focused, multi‑functional design & engineering team, collaborating on new product development and continuous improvement of our production processes, systems, and tools.
What You Will Do
* Develop factory tests for new products entering production using our ‘in house’ production system tools & architecture
* Get involved with new product introduction from design all the way to mass production
* Support the execution of our strategy for PCBA and Final Assembly for new products
* Implement automated functional test procedures and systems
* Contribute to research and development of new areas for functional testing (e.g. robotics) and quality inspection (e.g. machine vision)
* Provide remote technical support to factory engineers overseas
In order to be successful in this role you will need
* Competent coding skills in Python (ideally Asyncio, Django, Pandas, Crossbar.io)
* A good understanding of audio electronics and measurement tools and methods
* A commitment to continual improvement, both personal and of the wider team
* Excellent design, debugging and problem‑solving abilities
* The ability to communicate clearly with a cross‑functional team
It would be advantageous if you have some of the following
* Enrolled in or completed a BEng/BSc degree, preferably in a related engineering subject – Electronics, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Systems, etc
* Background in audio electronics and music technology
* Experience with web technology: C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
* Hands‑on prototyping using Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry Pi or other platforms
* Familiarity with best practices and dev‑ops tools: git, Ansible, Linux
* Experience with manufacturing automation, Industry 4.0, etc
About the Focusrite Group
Doing a 12‑month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. Our placements are very popular, and we give you a chance to really get stuck in during your year with us. We don’t ask you to answer phones or do photocopying. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers, and make us better. Many of our previous placement candidates are now full‑time employees.
All placements last for 12 months. We pay you £25,100 per year (£27,100 for London‑based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.
Our brands – Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax – come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity. We work hard, we are professional, and we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. If you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.
Timetable for Applications
Deadline to apply: 29th November 2025
Interviews: January – February 2026
Offers made by: 27th February 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.
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