Smartbox Assistive Technology

5 job(s) at Smartbox Assistive Technology

Smartbox Assistive Technology Malvern, Worcestershire
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Production Technician At Smartbox, we create assistive technology that helps people communicate, and as a Production Technician, you'll play a hands on role in bringing that technology to life. You'll assemble, configure, and prepare our devices, working with a friendly team that shares a passion for helping others and making a real difference. Our values guide everything we do: caring for our users, empowering each other, working as one team, and driving positive change. You'll work with innovative hardware and software, support continuous improvements, and contribute to a more sustainable way of working. Every device you help build directly supports someone with a disability to communicate and connect; your work truly matters. More About the Role In this role, you'll assemble and configure devices, carry out testing and quality checks, and help ensure every product is ready for customers to use confidently. You'll work closely with colleagues across Production, Quality, Stores, and Customer Operations, contributing to a supportive, collaborative "One Team" culture. Accuracy, care, and pride in your work are essential. You'll also have opportunities to improve how we work, suggesting ideas that make our processes safer, smoother, and more efficient. Alongside this, you'll help maintain high standards in quality, safety, data protection, and sustainability. If you enjoy practical work, solving problems, and being part of a mission driven organisation, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact. Essential Skills and Experience: Attention to detail and ability to work accurately and consistently. Ability to follow written instructions, processes, and standard operating procedures. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage routine tasks. Positive, professional, and proactive attitude. Reliable, punctual, and dependable. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and able to adapt to changing operational priorities. Basic IT confidence and ability to work with operating systems and documentation. Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Useful Skills and Experience: Experience in production, assembly, configuration, or operational environments. Experience in quality controlled or regulated settings. Knowledge of assistive technology or medical devices. Electronics assembly or device configuration experience. ERP or production system experience. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, creating products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values: passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change, shape how we work and the impact we aim to make. Our Inclusive Culture We believe everyone deserves a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, supportive team that values collaboration and reflects the community of users who rely on our technology. We are proud to be: A Disability Confident Employer. An organisation committed to inclusive, barrier free recruitment. Our Commitment to Sustainability We innovate with purpose and with responsibility. We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint, improving resource efficiency, and developing sustainable solutions that support a greener future. Rewards and Benefits We offer a competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits, paid volunteering days, and more. Ready to Make a Difference Join Smartbox and build technology that changes lives. Apply now and become part of a team where your work truly matters. Agencies Please note that we are recruiting directly and are not seeking agency support at this time.
Smartbox Assistive Technology Bristol, Gloucestershire
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Electronics Engineer Bristol (Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office) Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Join us in making sure no one is left without a voice At Smartbox, our assistive technology empowers people with disabilities who experience speech difficulties to express themselves, connect with others, and live more independent lives. We're proud to be a global leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), supporting people across the UK, US, Europe, and beyond. But what truly sets us apart is our people: passionate, collaborative, and driven by the impact our products have every day. If you're motivated by meaningful work and want to apply your technical expertise to something that genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you. The opportunity You will join a collaborative and high-performing hardware team, working together to deliver meaningful outcomes. We value shared goals, thoughtful problem-solving, and creating technology that makes a real difference. Based in the heart of Bristol city centre, just off Park Street, our location connects us to a well-established and growing technology community. You will lead the electronics design and system architecture of our medical-grade tablet computers, taking responsibility for electronic subsystems and overall hardware architecture. In this hands-on leadership role, you will design circuits, select components, build prototypes, and deliver projects, while supporting the team with technical direction and strong engineering practices. What you'll be doing You'll bring technical leadership and practical expertise across the product lifecycle, including: Leading the design, development and delivery of complex electronic systems. Defining system architecture and subsystem strategies across hardware and firmware. Designing circuits, reviewing PCB layouts, and building and testing prototypes. Contributing to firmware development and engineering best practices. Driving verification, validation and regulatory compliance (including medical standards). Collaborating with teams across hardware, production, quality, and repairs. Building strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners. Mentoring and supporting engineers, helping to grow a collaborative and high-performing team. A full list of duties can be found on our website, under the careers tab. Why this role is unique This isn't a typical electronics role; you'll be working at the intersection of: Medical-grade hardware and embedded systems. Assistive technology and accessibility. Highly integrated, multi-disciplinary products. We're solving complex, real-world challenges where reliability, usability and performance truly matter, and where your decisions directly impact people's daily lives. What we're looking for We're looking for a rare combination of deep technical expertise, curiosity, and purpose-driven thinking. Essential experience Strong background in electronics design (analogue, digital, and power). Experience owning or contributing to complex hardware architectures and subsystems. Hands-on expertise in circuit design and PCB development. Embedded firmware experience (C/C++, ideally with RTOS such as Zephyr). Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. medical, safety-critical). Knowledge of EMC, safety standards (e.g. IEC 60601) and engineering risk management. Proven ability to balance technical quality, cost and manufacturability. Strong communication skills: able to explain complex concepts clearly. A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and teamwork. Some areas we often work with include: Assistive technology, AAC or accessibility-focused products. Product strategy, supply chains, and long-term platform thinking. Working closely with manufacturers and external suppliers. Why join Smartbox? Purpose-driven work with real-world impact. Collaborative and supportive culture. Hybrid working and flexibility. Opportunities to grow, lead and shape future products. Strong benefits package + wellbeing support. Dive into our website to uncover all the fantastic benefits waiting for you at Smartbox. Inclusion and sustainability At Smartbox, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If there's anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know within your application. We also aim to build sustainability into everything we do, from how we design our products to how we operate as a business. Ready to make a difference? If you're excited by the idea of combining cutting-edge electronics engineering with real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us ensure no one is left without a voice.
Smartbox Assistive Technology
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Production Technician At Smartbox, we create assistive technology that helps people communicate, and as a Production Technician, you ll play a hands on role in bringing that technology to life. You ll assemble, configure, and prepare our devices, working with a friendly team that shares a passion for helping others and making a real difference. Our values guide everything we do: caring for our users, empowering each other, working as one team, and driving positive change. You ll work with innovative hardware and software, support continuous improvements, and contribute to a more sustainable way of working. Every device you help build directly supports someone with a disability to communicate and connect; your work truly matters. More About the Role In this role, you ll assemble and configure devices, carry out testing and quality checks, and help ensure every product is ready for customers to use confidently. You ll work closely with colleagues across Production, Quality, Stores, and Customer Operations, contributing to a supportive, collaborative One Team culture. Accuracy, care, and pride in your work are essential. You ll also have opportunities to improve how we work, suggesting ideas that make our processes safer, smoother, and more efficient. Alongside this, you ll help maintain high standards in quality, safety, data protection, and sustainability. If you enjoy practical work, solving problems, and being part of a mission driven organisation, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact. Essential Skills and Experience: Attention to detail and ability to work accurately and consistently. Ability to follow written instructions, processes, and standard operating procedures. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage routine tasks. Positive, professional, and proactive attitude. Reliable, punctual, and dependable. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and able to adapt to changing operational priorities. Basic IT confidence and ability to work with operating systems and documentation. Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Useful Skills and Experience: Experience in production, assembly, configuration, or operational environments. Experience in quality controlled or regulated settings. Knowledge of assistive technology or medical devices. Electronics assembly or device configuration experience. ERP or production system experience. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, creating products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values: passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change, shape how we work and the impact we aim to make. Our Inclusive Culture We believe everyone deserves a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, supportive team that values collaboration and reflects the community of users who rely on our technology. We are proud to be: A Disability Confident Employer. An organisation committed to inclusive, barrier free recruitment. Our Commitment to Sustainability We innovate with purpose and with responsibility. We re committed to reducing our carbon footprint, improving resource efficiency, and developing sustainable solutions that support a greener future. Rewards and Benefits We offer a competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits, paid volunteering days, and more. Ready to Make a Difference Join Smartbox and build technology that changes lives. Apply now and become part of a team where your work truly matters. Agencies Please note that we are recruiting directly and are not seeking agency support at this time.
Smartbox Assistive Technology Malvern, Worcestershire
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
Join us at Smartbox as a Trials and Funding Administrator! Are you a passionate Trials and Funding Administrator looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities click apply for full job details
Smartbox Assistive Technology Bristol, Gloucestershire
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Join us at Smartbox as an Engineering Manager! Are you a passionate Engineering Manager looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Engineering Manager, you will: Technical Planning & Delivery: Oversee day-to-day engineering task planning and execution across firmware, electronics, mechanical, and QA/test. Work cross-functionally with Product Managers and Designers to align technical planning with product goals, ensuring engineering output consistently meets expectations for quality, cost, and time. Support Engineers in making architectural decisions that are robust, scalable, and support long-term maintainability. Support Engineers in making informed platform decisions, balancing innovation, reliability, cost, and compliance. Make resourcing and delivery risks visible early at a leadership level. Provide oversight and guidance on our component technology roadmap, aligning technical direction with product strategy. Process, Quality & Compliance: Develop and uphold product realisation processes to comply with ISO 13485, including documentation, review, IOVV, and transfer. Take ownership for the engineering team s compliance with ISO 14971, IEC (phone number removed) and other related standards necessary for ensuring essential safety and performance. Ensure CAPA is executed with speed, precision, and clear, consistent communication that promotes trust, collaboration and resolution. QA/Test Oversight: Oversee hardware testing, including test planning, traceability, verification, and formal reporting. Manage the shared engineering lab space, ensuring it is safe, well-equipped, and well-used. Develop World-class Engineers: Provide regular 1:1s, feedback, coaching, and career development support. Help Engineers set meaningful goals and hold them accountable. Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members. Essential Qualifications/Skills/Experience: A passion for improving lives through assistive technology. Bachelor s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. 3+ years experience leading teams to deliver innovative products in a highly regulated industry. Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to listen, mediate, motivate, and build consensus across diverse technical teams. A hands-on, people-first approach, with a genuine interest in helping others grow and succeed. Deep understanding of electronic embedded systems. Deep understanding of engineering best practices, including structured design reviews, traceability, risk-based validation, and root cause analysis with a focus on building safe, scalable, high-quality products. Proven ability to balance speed and quality, helping teams stay focused and aligned without micromanaging. Strong working knowledge of UK MDR, EU MDR, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations for medical devices. Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485 (quality management), ISO 14971 (risk management), and IEC 60601 series (electrical safety). About Smartbox At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values - passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change - resonate in everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication. Our Commitment to Sustainability At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts. Our D&I Commitments At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it: Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us. We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Dive into our website to uncover all the fantastic benefits waiting for you at Smartbox. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Click the link where you will be redirected to our Careers site where you can make your application. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.