Equipment Design Engineer

CelLink; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CelLink in San Carlos is seeking an Equipment Design Engineer responsible for developing automated production tooling and improving existing equipment. This role involves collaboration with process and operations staff and requires strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and hands-on experience in automated manufacturing are required. The position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as an Equipment Design Engineer or similar.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and launch production equipment.
• Create technical documentation including drawings and specifications.
• Support troubleshooting during design and operation.

Skills

Independent problem solver

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC and device configuration software

Job description

As an Equipment Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing fully automated production tooling as well as making continuous improvements to our pre-existing equipment for the manufacturing of electrical systems within vehicles and other electrical platforms. This role will involve rapid, efficient responses to real-time issues, and then driving permanent resolutions and improvements in collaboration with our process and operations staff, as well as driving continuous improvement of our preventative maintenance programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and launch production equipment within our US-based manufacturing facilities.
• Create technical documentation, including but not limited to:
  • Detailed part/assembly drawings
  • Product specifications
  • BOMs
  • Technical reports/analysis
• Drive research to identify optimal materials and technologies to ensure a cost-effective and user-friendly solution.
• Support troubleshooting and RCA for equipment-related issues during design, installation, and operation.
• Generate cost estimates for equipment, labor, and materials within an equipment design.
• Systematically apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software components to identify and solve problems.
• Work closely with Equipment Engineers, Process Engineers, and Operators to meet equipment requirements and improve existing systems.
• Work hands‑on with roll‑to‑roll web handling and processing equipment, including rollers, drives, edge guides, brakes, and steering mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering
• Hands‑on experience as an Equipment Design Engineer, Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, or similar experience.
• Experience with design, assembly, and/or maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment strongly preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and develop new technology.
• Strong organizational skills and a detail‑oriented mindset.
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast‑paced start‑up setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to use hand and machine tools safely.

A qualified candidate will have a subset of these skills

• Extensive background in using SolidWorks or similar.
• Experience using PLC and device configuration software.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience developing discrete simulation models.
• Experience with extracting and analyzing manufacturing data.
• Experience with assembly and/or maintenance of roll‑to‑roll manufacturing equipment.

Compensation

We’re hiring for multiple positions and will align compensation accordingly based on level and years of experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Working Conditions / Hours

Salaried Exempt

Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.

PPE

May be required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump‑caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, and clean‑room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

Final salary is determined by experience and level. We’re hiring for multiple positions and will align compensation accordingly.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E‑Verify program in specific locations as required by law.