Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Stored Energy Systems LLC (SENS); Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym with 24/7 access

Free Electric Vehicle charging

Breakfast and Lunch Café

After hours Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Employee referral program

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) in Longmont, CO is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead automation and digital manufacturing initiatives across production lines. You will turn opportunities into scalable, production-ready solutions, improving safety, productivity, quality, material flow, capacity, and operator effectiveness.

The role is execution-focused, collaborating with CI, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, IT, Quality, and Safety to implement robotics, machine vision, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, BOMs, and other engineering docs.
• Experience developing manufacturing documents such as work instructions, BOMs, material lists, wire lists, etc.
• Strong understanding of electrical assembly, wiring, manufacturing processes, and DFx principles.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced manufacturing projects from concept through production implementation with ROI analysis.
• Develop and implement automation solutions including robotics, machine vision, sensors, and controls.
• Create digital manufacturing solutions for real-time production visibility and data collection.
• Improve material flow and operator effectiveness with automated handling and digital tools.
• Evaluate emerging technologies like IIoT, AR, and predictive maintenance for production benefits.
• Manage equipment suppliers and system integrators; lead FAT/SAT, installation and handoff.
• Establish KPIs and measure productivity, quality, and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with CI and Manufacturing Eng to maximize operational impact.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Production documentation

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Machine vision

Industrial controls

APIs/SQL/Python

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Longmont, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1492

Salary Range: $103,000.00 To $146,000.00 Annually

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com .

SENS is looking for a hands‑on Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to identify, develop, and implement technologies that fundamentally improve how our products are built and how our factory operates. This role will turn emerging manufacturing technologies into practical, scalable production solutions that improve safety, productivity, quality, material flow, capacity, and operator effectiveness.

This is an execution-focused engineering role. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will turn opportunities into working production solutions by developing and testing concepts, building business cases, selecting and managing vendors and integrators, and leading projects through design, implementation, validation, and production handoff. The role will work closely with Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, IT, Quality, Safety, and other functions to advance our manufacturing capabilities through technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced manufacturing projects from concept through production implementation, including requirements development, technical evaluation, proof‑of‑concept, business case/ROI, vendor selection, design, implementation, validation, and production handoff.
• Develop and implement automation solutions for manufacturing and assembly processes, including robotics, collaborative robots, automated tooling and fixtures, machine vision, sensors, controls, and other production technologies.
• Develop digital manufacturing and smart factory solutions that connect people, equipment, materials, and production systems, including automated data collection, digital Andon and material triggers, dashboards, system integration, and real‑time production visibility.
• Develop and implement technologies that improve material flow and operator effectiveness, including automated material handling, pick‑to‑light systems, digital replenishment, electronic Kanban, augmented reality, and other visual or digital production tools.
• Evaluate, prototype, and apply emerging manufacturing technologies such as machine learning, predictive maintenance, IIoT, augmented reality, advanced sensing, autonomous material movement, and other technologies; rapidly prove concepts and scale successful solutions into production.
• Develop technical specifications and manage equipment suppliers, automation vendors, and system integrators; lead equipment design reviews, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification, validation, and production handoff while ensuring solutions meet production, quality, reliability, and machine safety requirements.
• Establish KPIs and performance requirements for advanced manufacturing projects and measure results against productivity, labor efficiency, quality, capacity, reliability, cost reduction, and return‑on‑investment targets.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing Engineering to evaluate prioritized opportunities and determine where automation, digitalization, or advanced technology can deliver the greatest operational impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Relevant education, training, or experience in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrialization, product engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, BOMs, and other engineering documentation.
• Experience developing manufacturing documents, such as work instructions, BOMs, material lists, wire lists, or similar production documentation.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of electrical assembly, wiring, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability principles.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work directly with production teams in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience programming or integrating PLCs, robotics, collaborative robots, machine vision, sensors, industrial controls, or automated equipment.
• Experience with manufacturing system integration, APIs, SQL, Python, industrial communication protocols, or production data architectures.
• Experience implementing smart factory or Industry 4.0 technologies such as Internet of Things, connected equipment, automated data collection, augmented reality, machine learning, or predictive maintenance.
• Experience with automated material handling technologies such as AGVs/AMRs, pick‑to‑light, electronic Kanban, digital replenishment, or other intelligent material‑flow systems.
• Experience developing and justifying advanced manufacturing projects through ROI, labor savings, capacity improvements, quality improvements, and other measurable operational benefits.

Location

Longmont, CO

Base Compensation

$103,000 - $146,000 is the projected annual base salary range for this role and will be determined on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Closing Date

October 15th. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward‑thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you’re interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don’t feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.