Senior NPI Engineer - Prototype and Sample Builds

Contract Senior NPI Engineer - IoT / Electronics Up to 42.50 per hour Outside IR monthsAre you an experienced NPI or prototype engineer who loves getting hands-on with cutting-edge hardware?We''re recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing electronics business designing and manufacturing low-power wireless wearable IoT devices for the healthcare sector. With a significant pipeline of new product launches, they need a senior engineer to own their prototype sample build process - end-to-end.The RoleAs Senior NPI Engineer, you''ll lead sample builds across multiple concurrent IoT hardware programmes. From defining build specifications and sourcing components, to hands-on bench assembly, firmware flashing, cloud validation, and international dispatch - you''ll own the full lifecycle. This is a senior individual contributor role; no direct reports, but you''ll coordinate across engineering, programme management, and technician teams to get devices built right and shipped on time.What You''ll Be DoingHands-on assembly of prototype IoT devices (PCB, enclosure, SIM, battery) and bench-level troubleshootingFlash firmware and validate end-to-end device connectivity and cloud data transmissionDefine sample build specifications in collaboration with hardware, firmware, mechanical, and software teamsCoordinate materials procurement and manage inbound logistics from global suppliersManage build schedules across typically three concurrent programmes - up to 100 units at peakHandle ..... full job details .....