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Manufacturing Engineer

San Jose, California, United StatesFull-time$83k–$146k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United States

Core

Support operations, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams by driving process optimization, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in life sciences equipment manufacturing.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Life Sciences Equipment)

Builds

Life sciences research equipment and diagnostic devices

Domain

Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Diagnostics

Required skills

Process engineering, Statistical analysis, Root cause analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis, SPC, FMEA, Manufacturing automation, Project management

Preferred skills

Visual Studio Code, Claude Code, AI tools

Technologies

Visual Studio Code, Claude Code

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize product assembly and secondary manufacturing processes; Troubleshoot process, equipment, tooling, and automation issues; Lead root cause investigations for quality defects and process deviations; Support full lifecycle of manufacturing test equipment including validation and commissioning; Partner with cross-functional teams to establish process standards and support new product introductions.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC