Manufacturing Engineer — High-Volume MEMS & Advanced Tech

Atomic Machines Inc.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Machines Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes and scale high-volume manufacturing.

You will own equipment performance, drive maintenance, and support production ramp with cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, CAD proficiency, and experience with lean/Six Sigma in high-tech settings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience supporting automated systems in production.
• Experience in high-tech industries (semiconductor/biotech/EV).
• Proficiency with CAD for equipment design.
• Hands-on experience from assembly drawing to production.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, or material handling.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience with PLM systems (Arena a plus).
• Experience with document control and release processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage a project with minimum guidance.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance, reliability, and day-to-day sustaining of manufacturing equipment and stations.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Advance process development from EVT through DVT to ramp.
• Translate eBOM to mBOM for assemblies.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive throughput, yield, and cost improvements.
• Perform RCCA, time studies, and risk assessments.
• Create SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams for acceptance testing.
• Support contract manufacturers' builds through integration and test.
• Apply DFM/DFX feedback to design engineering.
• Assist with installation, validation, and commissioning for production readiness.
• Monitor process and equipment performance with data-driven insights.
• Own project deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Travel between Emeryville and Santa Clara as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Onshape)

Arena PLM

Document control tools

Job description

Atomic Machines Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes and scale high-volume manufacturing.

You will own equipment performance, drive maintenance, and support production ramp with cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, CAD proficiency, and experience with lean/Six Sigma in high-tech settings.