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Manufacturing Production Engineer

Sacramento, CaliforniaFull-time$120k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Front-line technical responder for equipment downtime and process disruptions on the production floor, driving root cause analysis and mechanical/process improvements to improve OEE.

Role type

Manufacturing Production Engineer (hands-on IC)

Builds

Sodium-ion battery systems for grid storage

Domain

Energy storage / Battery manufacturing

Required skills

mechanical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, equipment documentation, spare parts management, OEE improvement, mechanical/electrical schematics reading, changeover reduction, operator training

Preferred skills

PLC-based automation systems, robotic work cells, laser welding systems, two-part adhesive/dispense systems, PFMEA/control plans, CAD design, new equipment commissioning, lean manufacturing/Six Sigma

Technologies

Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Fanuc, Trumpf, IPG, Nordson, Graco, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment and process issues on the production floor; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions; build and maintain equipment documentation (PM schedules, spare parts lists); manage spare parts inventory and vendor relationships; partner with production to improve OEE; design and implement engineering changes to tooling and equipment; write and maintain PFMEAs and control plans; scope and justify small capital projects; train operators and technicians on new equipment and processes.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC