Location: Reading, Berkshire (On-site)
ABOUT XYZ REALITY
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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 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.
THE ROLE
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This role sits within the Production team at our NPI facility in Reading, Berkshire, reporting to the Senior Production Engineer.
As Production Assembly & Test Engineer, you will carry out hands-on assembly of XYZ's AR devices combined with in-process and final test and calibration. The role spans build and verification — assembling to SOP standards, then carrying out the calibration and test that releases product to customers.
You'll also contribute to documentation, quality processes and goods-in inspection, playing a key part in ensuring every Atom device that leaves our facility meets XYZ's exacting standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Assemble the full range of XYZ AR devices to SOP and specification, including robot calibration and configuration processes that set the accuracy of our AR devices.
• Perform in-process and final test to defined acceptance criteria, releasing product under the QMS; maintain calibration records and support the calibration register for production test equipment.
• Record test and calibration results accurately against serial numbers; support software and firmware installation and verification during assembly and test.
• Identify, record and escalate non-conforming product through the NCR process; support fault-finding, repair and rework on returned and failed units.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for assembly, test and calibration processes under the QMS, keeping documentation current as processes and engineering changes are made.
• Support goods-in inspection to acceptance criteria alongside the Logistics and Warehousing Coordinator.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• Hands-on assembly experience on complex electro-mechanical products.
• Test, calibration and measurement experience — ideally including automated or robotic calibration equipment.
• Ability to write, follow and improve test procedures, SOPs and acceptance criteria.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
KEY EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
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• Fault-finding and debugging skills across both electronics and mechanical assemblies.
• Comfortable with command-line tools and with software and firmware installation.
• Understanding of calibration control and traceability requirements.
• Accurate record-keeping and genuine attention to detail — a high-quality output matters to you personally.
• Good IT skills including MS Office.
• Comfortable working to QMS standards in a structured, process-driven production environment.
BENEFITS
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🏝️ 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
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🚀 Make a real-world impact of revolutionising the construction industry
Skills Required
- Hands-on assembly experience with complex electro-mechanical products
- Experience with testing, calibration, and measurement
- Experience with automated or robotic calibration equipment
- Ability to write, follow, and improve test procedures, SOPs, and acceptance criteria
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Fault-finding and debugging skills across electronics and mechanical assemblies
- Comfort with command-line tools and software and firmware installation
- Understanding of calibration control and traceability requirements
- Accurate record-keeping and strong attention to detail
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Comfort working to QMS standards in a structured production environment
What We Do
XYZ Reality is on a mission to eliminate rework and is pioneering the AEC sector with the world’s most accurate Augmented Reality (AR) headset, the Atom. Harnessing the power of the Atom, construction teams can now view and position holograms of BIM on-site to 5mm accuracy, validate in real-time and make immediate decisions in the field during all phases of construction. This cutting-edge tool makes the entire construction journey safer and more efficient, reducing waste, de-risking processes, and allowing construction teams to build it right, first time. Winner of the prestigious award for ‘Mission Critical Tech Innovation’ at DCD Global 2022 Awards and awarded the accolade for ‘Digital innovation in on-site productivity’ at the Digital Construction Awards, XYZ Reality is focused on making the lives of all construction teams easier. Manage build quality, drive project deliverables, and accelerate data visibility through a single fully-managed service. When accuracy is everything, there’s XYZ!
