Manufacturing Engineer

Bruker Daltonics; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading scientific equipment company in Santa Barbara, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to build and test precision electronics assemblies. You'll collaborate with teams for quality improvements and maintain documentation. Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting skills in a mechanical and electrical context, and a relevant educational background. The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $64,000 to $113,000 depending on qualifications and experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Work independently, strong team player, detail oriented.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Experience writing work instructions and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build and test precision electronics assemblies.
• Repair and test items returned to the factory.
• Collaborate with teams to improve product quality.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Calibration skills

Hands-on assembly experience

Fluency in Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Physics

7 years of related experience

AA in electro/mechanical field

Tools

SAP ERP system

Inspection equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer, Santa Barbara, CA

Bruker, a world leader in research and development solutions, invites you to join our team in Santa Barbara, CA as a Manufacturing Engineer. With over 60 years of driving progress and more than 11,000 employees across 90 global locations, Bruker continues to shape industries and improve quality of life worldwide.

Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for building and testing precision electronics assemblies, integrating, calibrating, and testing systems, accessories, and upgrades. You will repair and test items returned to the factory, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and Software Development to improve product quality and processes. You will actively create and maintain manufacturing documentation, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure on‑time shipment of orders. You will support new product development builds and ongoing changes to existing products, lead teams, and maintain Bruker’s high standards of quality and performance.

• Electro‑mechanical Assembly and Test
• System Integration, Testing, and Calibration
• Ensure on‑time completion of customer orders
• Repair items returned to factory from customer, minimizing customer down‑time
• Create and revise manufacturing documentation to support assembly, test, and repair activities
• Write Engineering Change Orders to release and revise product documentation
• Train others as required on assembly, test, and repair activities
• Report material and product defects in accordance with Bruker Processes, providing detailed defect reports
• Participate on New Product Introduction teams, representing Manufacturing, to provide input on Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFMA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Participate and lead Continuous Improvement Projects
• Ability to travel within US for initial training and future NPI collaboration activities
• First 6 months may require ~50% travel (All travel within CA)
• Less than 20% travel expected beyond first 6 months

Minimum Qualifications

Work independently, strong team player, detail oriented, organized, and hands‑on.

• Ability to follow work instructions and processes.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Mechanical and Electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, calibration, and repair skills.
• Hands‑on assembly and test experience in a similar, highly engineered, low volume, high mix, capital equipment environment that includes mechanical, electronic, and software composition.
• Experience in writing work instructions and repair procedures.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience explaining technical issues and influencing product and process design change with results/data, working with other engineering teams to arrive at solutions.
• Travel may be required ~6 weeks per year. Actual travel duration and frequency will depend on project requirements.
• Ability to use inspection and measurement equipment; calipers, micrometer, multi‑meter, oscilloscope, etc.
• Ability to work in Clean Room Environment.
• Experience in manufacturing environment using ERP system and Document Control systems.
• Understanding of Non‑conforming Material Process.
• Experience in writing engineering change orders.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to isolate and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Experience with optics, fibers, and auto‑handling systems.
• Experience with SAP ERP system.
• Experience with DFx methodologies; DFM, DFS, DFT, etc.
• Experience in DFMEA and PFMEA techniques.
• Knowledgeable in continuous improvement.

Educational Requirements

• Candidate should have minimum of 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing assembly and testing environment.
• OR a B.S. in Engineering / Physics and 2+ years of experience.
• OR an AA in electro/mechanical field and 3+ years of experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $64,000 – $113,000. Salary depends on education, training, experience, location, skills, and travel requirements. Full‑time employees may also be eligible for performance‑related incentive and a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays).

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Bruker is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Certain positions require compliance with export control laws; all interviewed candidates will be screened for eligibility.