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 based******on 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.**