Manufacturing Manager/Director
Manufacturing engineer job in Hayward, CA
About HEN
HEN Technologies is a purpose-driven organization pioneering the development of advanced tools for firefighting in both wildland and structural applications. Utilizing principles of fluid dynamics and thermal science, we have designed a range of products poised to redefine fire suppression techniques. Our dedication to innovation has earned recognition and support from the National Science Foundation.
Role Description
HEN is constantly innovating new products to revolutionize the firefighting industry, and we're seeking a Manufacturing Manager/Director to drive our manufacturing operations as we continue to scale. We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Manufacturing leader to oversee and optimize the end-to-end operations of Production, Quality, and Supply Chain. This leadership role is critical in ensuring operational excellence, driving efficiency, and supporting business growth through effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing value stream. You will work closely with product development and sales operations to ensure smooth transition of product release and timely delivery to meet company growth objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in operational leadership with a deep understanding of integrated manufacturing systems and quality management, with a bias to action and a hands-on approach.
This role reports to the VP of Engineering and will require being onsite in Hayward, CA a minimum of 4 days a week
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Management
Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective production.
Develop and implement production plans that align with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
Lead daily/weekly production meetings to review performance metrics, troubleshoot issues, and align cross-functional teams.
Drive lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma).
2. Supply Chain & Procurement
Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, procurement, materials management, and vendor relations.
Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing working capital.
Develop strategic sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier contracts, and evaluate supplier performance.
Ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation strategies are in place.
3. Logistics & Distribution
Oversee logistics operations including warehousing, inbound/outbound transportation, and order fulfillment.
Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to meet delivery targets and customer satisfaction goals.
4. Quality Management & Compliance
Own the Quality Management System (QMS) across the organization's manufacturing operations.
Ensure all products meet internal quality specifications, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FFC, NFPA).
Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for process and product issues.
Oversee quality audits (internal, supplier, customer) and champion a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Collaborate with Engineering and R&D to ensure manufacturability and quality in design and process changes.
5. Leadership & Team Development
Build, lead and mentor cross-functional teams including; manufacturing operations, supply chain, and quality.,
Participate in CCB (configuration control board) to ensure smooth deployment of new product launches and improvements.
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, quality, and efficiency.
Identify talent needs, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development.
6. Strategic Planning & Reporting
Develop and manage operational budgets, KPIs, and long-term manufacturing strategies.
Present performance reports and improvement plans to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
12+ years in a manufacturing environment, with 3+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles, with a strong track record in production, supply chain, and logistics.
Proven experience implementing lean manufacturing, ERP systems, and supply chain optimization.
Proven track record of improving product quality and resolving sustaining issues in high-volume manufacturing.
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams (quality assurance, sustaining engineering, and supplier quality).
Experience working with global supply chains for quality improvements.
Strong aptitude for hands-on leadership and problem solving
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Base Salary range for this role will be $190k to $220k + equity + benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience.
Mechanical Test Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in San Francisco, CA
Short Term Assignment - 30-45 Days with potential for extension
On-Site in San Francisco, CA
$45-45/hr
Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer
Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support testing, validation, and manufacturing of electro-mechanical and optical products in R&D and production environments.
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical, optical, and electronic testing for product validation and quality.
Support cleanroom assembly of precision electro-mechanical systems.
Evaluate component manufacturability during the NPD lifecycle.
Operate and troubleshoot test equipment while following safety standards.
Perform optical alignment using multi-axis robotic assembly systems.
Support DOE, special builds, and PFMEA activities with engineering teams.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in mechanical testing, manufacturing, or product development.
Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical, optical, or electronic components.
Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing and test environments.
Experience supporting R&D and volume production builds.
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in Milpitas, CA
HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Position Type: Fulltime
Location: Milpitas, CA
Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Process & Documentation
Manage general manufacturing processes including BOM management, assembly procedures, tools, and drawings.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with established standards.
Production Support
Provide day-to-day manufacturing production support.
Drive process improvements, conduct root cause investigations, and perform failure analysis.
Redline and update manufacturing instructions and test methods as needed.
Change Management
Execute change order processes with proper reasoning and justification.
Manage change requests requiring impact assessments, coordinate meetings with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely closure.
Validation & Qualification
Prepare IQ/OQ/PQ protocols in line with standard procedures.
Organize review meetings with the validation board and ensure report completion and closure.
Conduct periodic reviews of validation plans to align with current state.
Risk & Compliance
Demonstrate proficiency in PFMEA and risk assessments at both process and product levels.
Ensure adherence to IEC and EMC standards and medical regulatory requirements.
Technical Expertise
Interpret and create/edit electrical schematics and drawings.
Collaborate with Quality teams regularly.
Perform NCMR disposition per SOP guidelines.
Troubleshoot component-level issues related to PCBA, electrical designs, test fixtures, tools, and equipment.
Build electro-mechanical test fixtures/equipment/tools based on specifications.
Perform preventive maintenance of equipment and fixtures periodically.
Manage End-of-Life (EOL) and component obsolescence.
Audit & Compliance
Support audits, address observations, and implement corrective actions.
Own NC and CAPA processes and deliver on time.
Design & Development
Work with CAD models and PCB layouts.
Write technical reports for component evaluations and engineering studies.
Systems & Tools
Proficient in SAP and Agile systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, buyers, planners, suppliers, and calibration coordinators.
Provide project updates to senior management and take ownership of deliverables.
Work closely with technicians to collect data for continuous improvement.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $71000 per year
Pay Range Maximum: $108000 per year
HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to ****************** for investigation.
Compensation and Benefits
A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.
How You'll Grow
At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.
Process Development Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in San Jose, CA
San Jose
Full-time
Department: NAND Development
Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.
Job Description
As a Process Development Engineer at Solidigm you will be responsible for delivering module capability for the next node on the 3D NAND technology roadmap, partnering with the development team at the factory, as well as engaging with equipment vendors to deliver cost-effective and manufacturable process technology.
As a Process Development Principal Engineer at Solidigm you will be responsible for delivering module capability for the next node on the 3D NAND technology roadmap, partnering with the development team at the factory, as well as engaging with equipment vendors to deliver cost-effective and manufacturable process technology.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and optimization of processes for 3D NAND semiconductor manufacturing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve process issues and drive yield improvement
Utilize your strong understanding of process principles, equipment, and materials to design and implement innovative solutions as well as driving cost reduction
Conduct experiments and analyze data to make data-driven decisions for process improvements
Monitor and track process performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in dry etch technology and integrate them
Train and mentor junior engineers on processes and techniques
Collaborate with equipment suppliers to ensure the smooth integration of new equipment and processes
Contribute to the development of new process technologies to maintain competitive edge in the industry
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Physics, or similar technical degree.
12+ years experience semi-conductor industry experience
7+ years direct process development experience
Established track record of innovation and results
Preferred Qualification
The ideal candidate will have direct experience in 3D NAND process development.
Additional Information
The compensation range for this role is $127,260 - $220,060 USD. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Founding Engineer / Product Engineer - $300,000-500,000 base plus Bonus & Equity
Manufacturing engineer job in San Francisco, CA
🚀 Hiring: Software Engineer / Founding Engineer / Product Engineer
📍 San Francisco (Hybrid / In-Office)
💰 $300,000-500,000 base plus Bonus & Equity
We're working with a VC-backed startup building a product at the intersection of engineering, product, and real-world impact. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence architecture, and help shape what the company becomes.
You'll work across front-end, back-end, or full-stack, depending on your strengths and interests. Titles are flexible, as this could be a Founding Engineer, Product Engineer, or Senior Software Engineer role.
You'll be trusted to:
Build and ship core product features end-to-end
Influence technical direction and system design
Work closely with founders, product, and design
Help define engineering standards as the company scales
Tech Stack
React + TypeScript (frontend)
Python or Node.js (backend)
Modern cloud-native tooling
What We're Looking For
Experience at startup or VC-backed companies (Seed-Series B ideal)
Strong fundamentals in React, TypeScript, Python and/or Node
Comfort owning problems, not just tickets
Product-minded engineers who care about
why
, not just
how
Why This Role
Early-stage impact: your work directly shapes the product
High ownership, high trust environment
Strong funding, clear roadmap, ambitious founders
Surrounded by sharp, driven people who move fast
Product Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in San Francisco, CA
About You:
You have several years of experience with full-stack web development. Our application is built with Next.js/TypeScript/Tailwind on the frontend, Python/FastAPI/Postgres/Redis on the backend.
You understand how to build resilient applications with LLMs: managing tool calls, prompts, cost/latency tradeoffs, etc.
You can talk directly with customers, analyze usage data, and iterate based on feedback. You can make sound product decisions on your own.
You have clear likes and dislikes about AI coding tools you have tried, and know what should be better. We dogfood a lot!
About Us:
Indent is building the platform that every software engineer begins and ends their day in. Our customers are large engineering teams who use Indent for everything from incident response to code review to data analysis. Indent is built to handle these tasks in the real world (think analyzing a 30,000 table warehouse, not vibe querying a tiny Postgres instance) with minimal setup.
We are a small, engineering-focused team. We come from a background of systems and infrastructure engineering, working on things like the Swift Compiler, distributed data orchestration software, and scaled video conferencing systems. We think that rigor is an advantage in this get-rich-quick market.
We are taking an ambitious approach to a massive market. At Indent, one engineer can own a product like the Incident Response Agent that outperforms entire companies solving the same problem.
Sr Manufacturing Process Engineering
Manufacturing engineer job in San Jose, CA
The Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies in a high-mix, low-volume environment. This role supports both the U.S. and Vietnam facilities, ensuring process repeatability, cost efficiency, and product quality across SMT, Through-Hole, and system assembly operations. The senior manufacturing process engineer will report directly to the VP of operations.
Goals:
Build products and provide services with the highest Flexibility, Productivity, and Quality.
Achieve total customer satisfaction through technical excellence and responsive engineering support.
Ensure successful NPI launches through cross-functional collaboration, process validation, and data-driven feedback to design and quality teams.
Objectives:
1. Support production operations in the following categories:
a. Reduce downtime caused by engineering issues (programming, MPI errors, tooling, design, or line stoppage).
b. Improve quality yield through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and robust process setup.
c. Lead NPI and prototype builds, ensuring process readiness, documentation completeness, and manufacturability validation prior to production release.
2. Provide engineering services to meet customer needs and expectations in the following areas:
a. Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
b. Manufacturing Process Instruction (MPI) creation and maintenance.
c. Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation.
d. Defect Reduction Team (DRT) meetings and follow-up actions.
e. Failure analysis and corrective action documentation.
f. Develop and validate new or modified processes, including process capability studies, DOE validation, and reflow/wave solder profile optimization
g. Other engineering requests as required by customers or management.
Job Description:
SMT / Through-Hole / 2nd Ops / 3rd Ops Process Support
Review daily SMT or build schedule to ensure process readiness.
Confirm all required items are complete and available prior to production:
Job package with full build documentation.
Manufacturing Process Instruction (MPI) reviewed and approved.
Routing definitions for data collection.
Validated reflow or wave solder profiles.
ECOs, deviations, or special instructions incorporated into the MPI and/or job package.
All required tooling available and verified.
Review pre-build DFM, document known defects, and hyperlink details in the MPI.
Lead cross-functional NPI kickoff meetings to review design requirements, risk areas, and special process considerations.
Document and track NPI issues and lessons learned for future builds.
Coordinate with Program Managers to resolve DFM showstoppers prior to build.
Analyze previous quality data, identify recurring defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Design, order, and verify all required tooling (stencils, wave solder pallets, press-fit fixtures, conformal coat fixtures, etc.).
Maintain tooling logs, labeling, and readiness tracking within Omega Build Readiness.
Inspect and sign off first article setups for critical processes (stencil printer, reflow oven, wave solder, etc.) using the First Article Checklist.
Inspect initial boards after print and reflow for solder release, bridging, voids, and process anomalies. Document findings and sign off the First Article Report.
Provide on-the-floor training for operators and technicians regarding new processes, corrective actions, or observed deficiencies.
Support production by promptly responding to technical inquiries or line support issues.
Exercise full authority to stop the line if repeated defects or safety concerns are observed.
Quality Data Review & Root Cause Analysis
Review production data in Omega Data Collection, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Review Daily, Weekly, and Customer Quality Reports to identify trends, recurring issues, or process gaps.
Provide structured analysis and report findings to Quality and Production (using 8D or equivalent methodology).
Document corrective actions and verify implementation during the next production run.
Present findings and improvement updates in internal and customer quality meetings.
Other Responsibilities:
Create and submit Post-Build DFM reports to Program Managers with improvement recommendations.
Implement and validate ECO changes per revision control procedures.
Perform and document detailed failure analyses for internal and customer returns.
Participate in process improvement projects and defect-reduction initiatives.
Provide customer-driven engineering services or special support requests.
Develop and deliver internal technical training for operators and peers.
Support ISO 9001 and AS9100 activities, including audits, documentation, and Work Instruction updates.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
8-12 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing (PCBA, box-build, system integration).
Deep understanding of SMT, Through-Hole, and system assembly processes.
Proficient in process validation, FAI, SPC, DOE, and yield improvement.
Familiarity with FactoryLogix and related MES/ERP systems.
Experience leading NPI builds and developing new assembly processes from prototype through production release.
Familiarity with DFM/DFT analysis tools and PCB CAD systems (e.g., Altium, Valor, Mentor).
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools.
Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR requirement).
Compensation:
$120-$150K Annually
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K + Roth 401K
Vacation
Paid Holidays
AI/ML Engineer - Build Core Intelligence for a New Class of Enterprise AI Products
Manufacturing engineer job in San Jose, CA
Our client is a well-funded, product-focused AI startup building next-generation systems that help organizations capture, organize, and leverage their internal knowledge at scale. Their platform blends modern machine learning, intelligent data pipelines, and context-aware models to make teams more effective, faster, and dramatically more aligned.
They're growing quickly and looking for engineers with strong CS fundamentals and a passion for building ML systems that operate in the real world, not just in research settings. If you're energized by early-stage ownership and solving hard problems that matter, you'll thrive here.
What You'll Work On
Designing and shipping ML components end-to-end: training pipelines, data ingestion, evaluation, optimization, and deployment
Building models and services that learn from unstructured signals (text, docs, conversations, workflows) and surface actionable insights
Transforming research concepts into scalable production systems used by enterprise customers
Architecting efficient, privacy-conscious model-serving infrastructure
Collaborating across engineering, product, and research to rapidly experiment and iterate
Owning technical decisions in a fast-paced environment where craftsmanship and velocity both matter
Who Thrives Here
Engineers with strong computer science foundations (algorithms, systems, distributed computing, data structures)
Builders with experience in ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and modern backend systems
Candidates coming from top CS programs or AI-first startups where they've shipped real, user-facing ML/AI features
People who enjoy working in ambiguous, zero-to-one environments and want significant ownership
Curious thinkers who care about model performance, reliability, and how their work impacts real users
Bonus skills (not required): experience with LLMs, embeddings, personalization models, agentic workflows, or model evaluation at scale
Why This Role Is Compelling
You'll build foundational AI systems at a moment where the company is scaling quickly
Your work will directly shape how customers interact with and benefit from AI
You'll partner closely with experienced founders and senior engineers who value autonomy and deep thinking
You'll have room to experiment, influence architecture, and meaningfully impact technical direction
You'll join early enough to feel the upside, but after core customer traction is already proven
What's On Offer
A high-ownership engineering role with scope to grow into senior or staff pathways
A culture that balances speed with thoughtful engineering
Mission-driven work with clear real-world utility
Competitive compensation, strong equity, and flexibility in how you build
If you're excited by the idea of building intelligent systems that help real teams work smarter, and you want your engineering decisions to matter, we'd love to talk.
Sustaining Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in Sunnyvale, CA
Job Title: Sustaining Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
As a Sustaining Engineer, you will own post ramp qualifications, second source qualifications, and quality improvements for devices.
You will partner with other electrical engineers during development, take over products as they reach maturity, and support them through end-of-life. You must be a great hands-on engineer and generalist that can wear many hats across EE, RF, Displays, Power, Audio, etc., and have strong interpersonal skills and experience working with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical and hardware design and have shipped consumer devices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Take ownership of hardware projects from production ramp through end-of-life.
Develop and qualify hardware changes, including new components and design/process changes.
Participate in engineering reviews, such as schematic, layout, and DFM, with both cross-functional teams and external engineering partners.
Develop system test plans, including test methodology and coverage, to validate changes and ensure product reliability.
Create documentation such as Engineering Change Orders and general process documentation.
Monitor data and test reports from design validation, production builds, and field returns to identify potential issues.
Participate in Failure Analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Electrical or Computer Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Direct experience in electrical hardware engineering and/or sustaining engineering.
Knowledge of the technical rigor and processes required to bring a product to market at scale.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience working with external partners, such as vendors and manufacturers.
Experience reading and creating technical documentation such as datasheets, technical drawings, block diagrams, etc.
Experience with common lab and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, etc.
Experience utilizing schematic and layout tools such as Cadence
PREFERRED Skills:
MS in Electrical or Computer Systems Engineering.
Experience within the Consumer Electronics industry.
Experience with offshore manufacturing partners.
Experience with electrical subsystems, such as Power/Battery, Display/Camera, Wireless/RF, Audio, etc.
Senior/Principal Process Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in San Leandro, CA
At New Culture, we are making cow cheese without the cow. Dairy cheese is unsustainable and plant-based cheeses don't work. Ours are sustainable, healthy, ethical, and indistinguishable from current dairy options in taste, texture, and function. Using fermentation to produce dairy proteins, food science to combine those proteins with natural ingredients, and traditional cheesemaking methods to make any cheese of choice, we are bringing about a new culture for the cheese industry.
We are a Bay Area-based, venture-backed startup in an exciting growth and rapid expansion phase. We are looking for a Senior/Principal Process Engineer to join us in leading the global transformation to an animal-free dairy future. As an early member of the team, you will have significant influence and responsibility in determining the success and trajectory of New Culture. The ideal candidate is looking for a new challenge in a fast-moving, collaborative environment, has previous laboratory, scale-up and tech transfer experience in the recovery and purification of food proteins, is comfortable working in pilot and production environments, and can accommodate up to 25% travel.
What will you be doing:
Leading the safe, efficient and robust deployment of New Culture's downstream processes to pilot and manufacturing facilities
Providing on-site and remote support for CDMO operations including generation of tech transfer packages, review of SOPs, batch records and campaign reports, troubleshooting, reconciliation of data required to validate scale-up success, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
Working closely with development and operations teams to select, specify and support commissioning of any new DSP equipment and systems needed to meet New Culture's product quality and capacity requirements.
Providing project management support to ensure alignment between New Culture's Process Development, Scale-up, Product & Commercial teams, CDMO partners, and logistics providers.
Performing scale-up /scale-down experiments at laboratory scale as needed to support efficient, on-spec scale-up
Providing limited on-site microbial fermentation support at pilot and production facilities
Developing, reviewing and maintaining process and cost models for continuous improvement
What we expect from you:
BS Degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or closely related discipline
8-12 years of relevant industry experience in downstream processing for food or bio-industrials. Experience with at least 3 of the following downstream operations in a pilot plant or production environment is required: cell disruption, centrifugation, distillation, filtration, reactive separations, crystallization, chromatography, and drying
Significant previous experience leading tech transfer activities at CDMO sites. Must have experience troubleshooting and driving cost optimization in production environments.
Strong safety awareness, pro-active compliance with New Culture and CDMO EHS policies
Ability to work closely and co-operatively with an interdisciplinary team including vendors, development staff, and operations teams.
Strong organizational and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to travel up to 25%, including some international travel
Ability to lift up to 25lb, work standing up for up to 4hrs, and walk up and down stairs.
A desire to develop cutting-edge fermentation technology to create delicious, impactful food products
Authorization to work in the US
Even better if you had:
Experience with microbial fermentation processes
Experience working with dairy or other food proteins
Previous startup experience
Salary Range:
$143,000 - $190,000 annually
How to know you are a great fit:
We look for candidates who are team players, learners, doers, and hungry to make a difference in the world. Creativity and resourcefulness, honesty, and empathy go a long way. Our five core values guide us on our path to achieving our mission.
Determination with Kindness | Have the resolve, the drive, and the will to succeed, but do it with empathy, encouragement, and compassion. In the face of adversity we will only excel as a team by keeping kindness at the forefront of everything we do.
Creativity with Transparency | Creativity, persistence, questioning, and crazy ideas to solve hard problems are essential to our work. We do all of this out in the open while being honest and forthright about the new things we're trying, getting feedback and input from our teammates along the way.
Teamwork with Rigor | Hold yourself and those around you to high standards and understand how your responsibilities are interconnected with others. As much as you rely on your teammates, they're relying on you, and only with consistent communication and rigorous teamwork will we achieve our goals together.
Speed with Focus | We move quickly, exploring new opportunities and incorporating new results to make progress rapidly. Remaining focused throughout our experimentations means making thoughtful decisions, listening to a range of perspectives, and moving forward as a unified team once we've committed to the path ahead.
Love the Product (not just the Science) | The science is cool but the product is even cooler. Our breakthroughs are always in the pursuit of better products. It's by selling delicious dairy that we will bring about a successful future for New Culture and a positive impact for our customers and the planet.
New Culture is committed to promoting and creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Diversity is the foundation of what we do at New Culture, enabling us to build a company that celebrates what makes each of us unique.
Lab Operations Continuous Improvement Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in Fremont, CA
This is 100% onsite role in Fremont, CA 94538.
The Lab Operations team is expanding and transforming our labs and services to meet the new business needs and to continue to provide a safe, customer-trusted and efficient lab environment. This position will work on lab improvement project(s) in a Semiconductor Equipment Research and Development environment to achieve lab operational business goals and serve lab users communities. This role will apply 6S, PSDM (Problem Solving & Decision Making) and project management methodologies to develop or improve prioritization system, execution efficiency and service quality for lab user communities.
Top skills:
Continuous Improvement expertise using 5S/6S, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Strong project ownership with cross-functional execution capability
Data-driven analytical problem solving with KPI and performance metrics focus
Requirements:
5S or 6-sigma methodology knowledge required
Project management skill required
Fast learner and highly motivated individual
Team player with good communication skills
Good presentation, analytical and problem solving skills
Able to lift ~25 lb and stand/walk/work in the clean room lab
BS Industrial engineer major with 3+ years of lab/manufacturing operation experience
Primary Responsibilities:
Apply industrial engineering knowledge to determine improvement opportunities and solutions
Be project owner to develop, implement, drive continuous improvement of lab process and system in a cross-functional environment
Coordinate testing and collect lab user feedback on system usability and performance
Analyze data and create metrics for lab process or system performance
Sustain lab operation systems for daily operation including answering questions, resolving issues, performing routine health check and continuous improvement
Present project in lab operation or cross-functional meetings
Our Client is a Fortune 350 company that engages in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment.
Application Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in San Jose, CA
A semiconductor client in the Bay Area is looking for an Application Engineer (AE) to provide technical leadership and support in the sales and support of V93000 (V93k) Semiconductor Test Systems and Applications. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), specifically utilizing Advantest's V93000 hardware and SmarTest 7 or 8 software. This role will be critical in developing, implementing, and optimizing test solutions for next-generation high performance computing devices.
• Lead and support sales and application efforts for V93000 Semiconductor Test Systems.
• Engage in sales process activities: requirements analysis, demos, benchmarks, competitive positioning, implementation.
• Ensure product functionality and integration into customer environments.
• Analyze complex customer requirements and provide technical expertise (performance, design, optimization, test program development).
• Design and validate technical solutions aligned with customer business goals.
• Identify and manage resources and deliverables for customer solutions.
• Share emerging technologies with global technical peers.
• Influence customer decisions through technical value creation.
• Create and manage project plans for complex initiatives.
• Represent customer needs to internal teams.
Deliver customer training and consultation.
Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in IC test or application development.
• Experience with V93000 SMT7/8 and bench instruments.
• C++ or Java programming skills.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• SMT8 experience
• Knowledge of VLSI and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Scripting in Perl or Python.
Business Intelligence Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA (On-Site)
Contract | 6-12 Months | $90-100/hr
About the Role
We're an autonomous mobility company building an on-demand, driverless ride-hailing service-and we're looking for a Business Intelligence Engineer to help power the insights behind our safety, operations, and commercial readiness efforts.
In this role, you'll partner closely with data scientists, engineers, and operational leaders to build scalable data models, high-impact dashboards, and reliable metrics that support informed, data-driven decisions.
What You'll Do
Partner with technical and non-technical teams to gather requirements and deliver automated, actionable BI solutions.
Design, build, and maintain data models, datamarts, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to define consistent and trustworthy metrics.
Develop dashboards and visualizations that drive operational insights and support leadership decisions.
Enable self-service analytics and promote data literacy across the organization.
Ensure reporting best practices-data integrity, validation, documentation, and scalability.
Translate business needs into well-structured data assets under fast-paced timelines.
Ideal Candidate Profile
dbt certification or strong hands-on experience with dbt.
Experience with Airflow for workflow orchestration.
Strong background in analytics engineering, SQL, and dimensional data modeling.
Full-stack BI skill set: ~40-50% dashboarding and ~50-60% backend datamart development.
Proven ability to build and maintain datamarts-not just frontend dashboards.
Skilled in creating self-serve dashboards and working directly with stakeholders.
Must have Looker (not Looker Studio) experience, including LookML modeling.
Required Skills
6+ years of relevant industry experience.
Degree or background in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, Statistics, or similar.
High proficiency in SQL, dbt, and data modeling.
Expertise in Looker and BI best practices.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Interview Process
Coding Assessment
30-minute Zoom interview with Hiring Manager
1.5-hour technical panel interview
Founding Engineer / Product Engineer - $300,000-500,000 base plus Bonus & Equity
Manufacturing engineer job in Santa Rosa, CA
🚀 Hiring: Software Engineer / Founding Engineer / Product Engineer
📍 San Francisco (Hybrid / In-Office)
💰 $300,000-500,000 base plus Bonus & Equity
We're working with a VC-backed startup building a product at the intersection of engineering, product, and real-world impact. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence architecture, and help shape what the company becomes.
You'll work across front-end, back-end, or full-stack, depending on your strengths and interests. Titles are flexible, as this could be a Founding Engineer, Product Engineer, or Senior Software Engineer role.
You'll be trusted to:
Build and ship core product features end-to-end
Influence technical direction and system design
Work closely with founders, product, and design
Help define engineering standards as the company scales
Tech Stack
React + TypeScript (frontend)
Python or Node.js (backend)
Modern cloud-native tooling
What We're Looking For
Experience at startup or VC-backed companies (Seed-Series B ideal)
Strong fundamentals in React, TypeScript, Python and/or Node
Comfort owning problems, not just tickets
Product-minded engineers who care about
why
, not just
how
Why This Role
Early-stage impact: your work directly shapes the product
High ownership, high trust environment
Strong funding, clear roadmap, ambitious founders
Surrounded by sharp, driven people who move fast
Product Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in San Jose, CA
About You:
You have several years of experience with full-stack web development. Our application is built with Next.js/TypeScript/Tailwind on the frontend, Python/FastAPI/Postgres/Redis on the backend.
You understand how to build resilient applications with LLMs: managing tool calls, prompts, cost/latency tradeoffs, etc.
You can talk directly with customers, analyze usage data, and iterate based on feedback. You can make sound product decisions on your own.
You have clear likes and dislikes about AI coding tools you have tried, and know what should be better. We dogfood a lot!
About Us:
Indent is building the platform that every software engineer begins and ends their day in. Our customers are large engineering teams who use Indent for everything from incident response to code review to data analysis. Indent is built to handle these tasks in the real world (think analyzing a 30,000 table warehouse, not vibe querying a tiny Postgres instance) with minimal setup.
We are a small, engineering-focused team. We come from a background of systems and infrastructure engineering, working on things like the Swift Compiler, distributed data orchestration software, and scaled video conferencing systems. We think that rigor is an advantage in this get-rich-quick market.
We are taking an ambitious approach to a massive market. At Indent, one engineer can own a product like the Incident Response Agent that outperforms entire companies solving the same problem.
AI/ML Engineer - Build Core Intelligence for a New Class of Enterprise AI Products
Manufacturing engineer job in Santa Rosa, CA
Our client is a well-funded, product-focused AI startup building next-generation systems that help organizations capture, organize, and leverage their internal knowledge at scale. Their platform blends modern machine learning, intelligent data pipelines, and context-aware models to make teams more effective, faster, and dramatically more aligned.
They're growing quickly and looking for engineers with strong CS fundamentals and a passion for building ML systems that operate in the real world, not just in research settings. If you're energized by early-stage ownership and solving hard problems that matter, you'll thrive here.
What You'll Work On
Designing and shipping ML components end-to-end: training pipelines, data ingestion, evaluation, optimization, and deployment
Building models and services that learn from unstructured signals (text, docs, conversations, workflows) and surface actionable insights
Transforming research concepts into scalable production systems used by enterprise customers
Architecting efficient, privacy-conscious model-serving infrastructure
Collaborating across engineering, product, and research to rapidly experiment and iterate
Owning technical decisions in a fast-paced environment where craftsmanship and velocity both matter
Who Thrives Here
Engineers with strong computer science foundations (algorithms, systems, distributed computing, data structures)
Builders with experience in ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and modern backend systems
Candidates coming from top CS programs or AI-first startups where they've shipped real, user-facing ML/AI features
People who enjoy working in ambiguous, zero-to-one environments and want significant ownership
Curious thinkers who care about model performance, reliability, and how their work impacts real users
Bonus skills (not required): experience with LLMs, embeddings, personalization models, agentic workflows, or model evaluation at scale
Why This Role Is Compelling
You'll build foundational AI systems at a moment where the company is scaling quickly
Your work will directly shape how customers interact with and benefit from AI
You'll partner closely with experienced founders and senior engineers who value autonomy and deep thinking
You'll have room to experiment, influence architecture, and meaningfully impact technical direction
You'll join early enough to feel the upside, but after core customer traction is already proven
What's On Offer
A high-ownership engineering role with scope to grow into senior or staff pathways
A culture that balances speed with thoughtful engineering
Mission-driven work with clear real-world utility
Competitive compensation, strong equity, and flexibility in how you build
If you're excited by the idea of building intelligent systems that help real teams work smarter, and you want your engineering decisions to matter, we'd love to talk.
Project Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in San Jose, CA
Day to Day:
Under this position, the employee will, under only general supervision from the Project Manager, exercise independent judgment and discretion to manage the on and off site execution of daily project requirements and activities, while flexibly responding to customer demands. Value engineering, cost reduction and risk mitigation are essential requirements of each assigned project. Using sound project management techniques oversees the required day to day project execution activities of our subcontractors and field execution teams. Responsible for cost/budget allocations of projects and activities assigned. Responsibilities will include maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction while balancing the project demands and financial goals.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management is preferred and/or 4-8 years of related work and engineering experience in the Controls or Construction Industry.
Strong mechanical aptitude and any technical school training.
Ability to read construction blueprints and electrical schematics.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Windows, File Structure, AutoCAD, VISIO. Basic TCP/IP network structure and web navigation are desired.
Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work in a high paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet the schedules given by Sunbelt leadership.
Demonstrates effective work delegation techniques and can provide constructive work instructions to Sunbelt, subcontractor, and other vendor personnel.
Has the ability to operate independently and autonomously and take ownership of all assigned tasks.
Must possess a valid California driver's license.
Ability to execute their work to ensure high customer satisfaction and the highest quality deliverable.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are a requirement of this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops personal intellectual and technical product knowledge specific to the needs of the business and that of specific projects.
Production of controls systems design drawings, sequence of operations and submittals for lower level control systems while supporting Senior Level Design Engineers for mid-level control systems as required.
Research and selection of control system peripherals and end devices as necessary.
Reading and interpreting project construction drawings and specifications to ensure scope compliance.
Provides value engineering and cost reduction solutions to the Project Manager.
Manages the project's material procurement process and coordinates the shipments of material to the site and/or other trades for assigned projects. Selects and orders appropriate materials. Maintains and monitors material usage, cost and inventory control. Obtains lead time discounts when possible.
May perform modification of previously produced controls designs to reflect field changes made during the implementation process (As-Built drawings).
Manages and provides documentation for the project file including correspondence, requests for information, change orders, logs and project schedules.
Change order management and upselling of scope is a requirement of this position.
Manages and oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, codes, material, installation techniques, safety activities and Sunbelt standards.
Develops and maintains internal project construction schedules relative our scope of work utilizing 3
rd
party software programs such as MS Project as required.
Manages, supports and provides oversight to all 3
rd
party commissioning requirements on assigned projects.
Manages the project closeout process and turnover of documentation to the Engineering group and/or PM.
Manages and coordinates all aspects of our installation subcontractor's scope of work while maintaining project schedule.
Manages and completes the project warranty transition process as necessary and coordinates an on-site visit for service personnel and ensures transition to service is achieved.
Annual Compensation:
$90,000 to $110,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Product Engineer
Manufacturing engineer job in Santa Rosa, CA
About You:
You have several years of experience with full-stack web development. Our application is built with Next.js/TypeScript/Tailwind on the frontend, Python/FastAPI/Postgres/Redis on the backend.
You understand how to build resilient applications with LLMs: managing tool calls, prompts, cost/latency tradeoffs, etc.
You can talk directly with customers, analyze usage data, and iterate based on feedback. You can make sound product decisions on your own.
You have clear likes and dislikes about AI coding tools you have tried, and know what should be better. We dogfood a lot!
About Us:
Indent is building the platform that every software engineer begins and ends their day in. Our customers are large engineering teams who use Indent for everything from incident response to code review to data analysis. Indent is built to handle these tasks in the real world (think analyzing a 30,000 table warehouse, not vibe querying a tiny Postgres instance) with minimal setup.
We are a small, engineering-focused team. We come from a background of systems and infrastructure engineering, working on things like the Swift Compiler, distributed data orchestration software, and scaled video conferencing systems. We think that rigor is an advantage in this get-rich-quick market.
We are taking an ambitious approach to a massive market. At Indent, one engineer can own a product like the Incident Response Agent that outperforms entire companies solving the same problem.
Founding Engineer / Product Engineer - $300,000-500,000 base plus Bonus & Equity
Manufacturing engineer job in Sonoma, CA
🚀 Hiring: Software Engineer / Founding Engineer / Product Engineer
📍 San Francisco (Hybrid / In-Office)
💰 $300,000-500,000 base plus Bonus & Equity
We're working with a VC-backed startup building a product at the intersection of engineering, product, and real-world impact. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence architecture, and help shape what the company becomes.
You'll work across front-end, back-end, or full-stack, depending on your strengths and interests. Titles are flexible, as this could be a Founding Engineer, Product Engineer, or Senior Software Engineer role.
You'll be trusted to:
Build and ship core product features end-to-end
Influence technical direction and system design
Work closely with founders, product, and design
Help define engineering standards as the company scales
Tech Stack
React + TypeScript (frontend)
Python or Node.js (backend)
Modern cloud-native tooling
What We're Looking For
Experience at startup or VC-backed companies (Seed-Series B ideal)
Strong fundamentals in React, TypeScript, Python and/or Node
Comfort owning problems, not just tickets
Product-minded engineers who care about
why
, not just
how
Why This Role
Early-stage impact: your work directly shapes the product
High ownership, high trust environment
Strong funding, clear roadmap, ambitious founders
Surrounded by sharp, driven people who move fast
AI/ML Engineer - Build Core Intelligence for a New Class of Enterprise AI Products
Manufacturing engineer job in Fremont, CA
Our client is a well-funded, product-focused AI startup building next-generation systems that help organizations capture, organize, and leverage their internal knowledge at scale. Their platform blends modern machine learning, intelligent data pipelines, and context-aware models to make teams more effective, faster, and dramatically more aligned.
They're growing quickly and looking for engineers with strong CS fundamentals and a passion for building ML systems that operate in the real world, not just in research settings. If you're energized by early-stage ownership and solving hard problems that matter, you'll thrive here.
What You'll Work On
Designing and shipping ML components end-to-end: training pipelines, data ingestion, evaluation, optimization, and deployment
Building models and services that learn from unstructured signals (text, docs, conversations, workflows) and surface actionable insights
Transforming research concepts into scalable production systems used by enterprise customers
Architecting efficient, privacy-conscious model-serving infrastructure
Collaborating across engineering, product, and research to rapidly experiment and iterate
Owning technical decisions in a fast-paced environment where craftsmanship and velocity both matter
Who Thrives Here
Engineers with strong computer science foundations (algorithms, systems, distributed computing, data structures)
Builders with experience in ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and modern backend systems
Candidates coming from top CS programs or AI-first startups where they've shipped real, user-facing ML/AI features
People who enjoy working in ambiguous, zero-to-one environments and want significant ownership
Curious thinkers who care about model performance, reliability, and how their work impacts real users
Bonus skills (not required): experience with LLMs, embeddings, personalization models, agentic workflows, or model evaluation at scale
Why This Role Is Compelling
You'll build foundational AI systems at a moment where the company is scaling quickly
Your work will directly shape how customers interact with and benefit from AI
You'll partner closely with experienced founders and senior engineers who value autonomy and deep thinking
You'll have room to experiment, influence architecture, and meaningfully impact technical direction
You'll join early enough to feel the upside, but after core customer traction is already proven
What's On Offer
A high-ownership engineering role with scope to grow into senior or staff pathways
A culture that balances speed with thoughtful engineering
Mission-driven work with clear real-world utility
Competitive compensation, strong equity, and flexibility in how you build
If you're excited by the idea of building intelligent systems that help real teams work smarter, and you want your engineering decisions to matter, we'd love to talk.