Mechanical Engineer
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Lvl 1 Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 Location: Fremont, CA Type: In-person Applicants must be local to the Bay Area Job Summary: Mechanical Engineers support manufacturing readiness by translating Industrial Engineering plans into detailed workstation, equipment, and tooling solutions. At Level 1, the Mechanical Engineer contributes to workstation/equipment planning installation, maintenance, and production support activities while developing foundational mechanical engineering skills. This role focuses on learning standard designs, procedures, and manufacturing requirements, while actively supporting installation, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts under guidance from senior engineers. The Industrial Engineering team plays a critical role in preparing manufacturing operations for successful execution once customer commitments are confirmed. The team works closely with Facilities and manufacturing teams to plan and establish production layouts, equipment placement, tooling, and supporting infrastructure, ensuring production lines are designed for efficiency, safety, scalability, and cost effectiveness. Duties/Responsibilities: * Support equipment planning activities by developing and maintaining workstation Bills of Materials (BOMs), quantities, and setup requirements based on testing topology and design inputs from Test Engineering and Research \& Development teams. * Assist in the design and configuration of standardized workstations, including testing stations and filling/melting machines, to ensure consistency, ergonomics, and production efficiency. * Participate in workstation setup and installation activities upon material arrival, verifying that equipment, fixtures, and layouts meet defined standards and specifications. * Document workstation configurations, layouts, and setup procedures, contributing to the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Support production readiness by coordinating with Facilities, IT, and other engineering teams during workstation deployment and line setup. * Review maintenance and equipment performance reports, identify recurring issues, and escalate findings to senior engineers for corrective action. * Assist with fixture and tool development activities, including supporting design reviews, prototyping efforts (such as 3D-printed fixtures), and vendor coordination as needed. * Support equipment reliability efforts by tracking equipment issues, maintenance activities, and improvement actions during early production phases. * Follow safety, quality, and operational standards while performing all engineering support activities on the production floor. Required Skills/Abilities: (Example of skills set) * Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and workstation design concepts. * Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, and equipment specifications. * Familiarity with basic measuring tools and mechanical components used in manufacturing environments. * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established standards and procedures. * Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. * Basic proficiency with documentation tools and engineering software (CAD experience is a plus) Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline required. * 0–2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or production support (internships or co-op experience included)ormance, current immigration law and business needs. Our company does not guarantee immigration sponsorship. We may offer immigration sponsorship for employees in select critical roles. Any sponsorship will be subject to internal review and approval basedon employee performance, current immigration law and business needs. Required Skills/Abilities: (Example of skills set) * Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and workstation design concepts. * Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, layouts, and equipment specifications. * Familiarity with basic measuring tools and mechanical components used in manufacturing environments. * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established standards and procedures. * Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. * Basic proficiency with documentation tools and engineering software (CAD experience is a plus) Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline required. * 0–2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or production support (internships or co-op experience included)ormance, current immigration law and business needs.