Manufacturing Equipment Specialist

CelLink; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CelLink in San Carlos, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Specialist to handle the assembly, testing, and installation of custom manufacturing tools.

This role requires hands-on experience in equipment maintenance and a detail-oriented mindset. Candidates should be able to troubleshoot complex systems and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience in a technician role.
• Ability to safely operate complex equipment.
• Experience with assembly and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test custom manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Implement modifications to existing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Ability to operate and troubleshoot complex equipment

Independent problem solver

Experience with hand and machine tools

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

2+ years as Equipment Technician or similar

Tools

Electrical schematics

High-voltage electrical systems

Job description

Manufacturing Equipment Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembly, testing, and installation of custom manufacturing tools and equipment
  • Precise, detail-oriented mechanical assembly according to engineering drawings
  • Electrical component and cabinet wiring according to engineering drawings
• Implementation of modifications to existing equipment
• Performance of preventative maintenance on standard and custom equipment
• Installation or modifications to facilities systems supporting manufacturing tools
  • Assembly or modification of ducting for air handling systems
  • Assembly or modification of piping for compressed air or other gases
  • Assembly or modification of piping for process cooling water
• Working hands‑on with roll‑to‑roll web handling and processing equipment, including rollers, drives, edge guides, brakes, and steering mechanisms
• Working closely with Equipment Engineers, Process Engineers, and Operators to meet equipment requirements and make improvements to existing systems
• 1st line of defense for troubleshooting of faulty devices, escalating issues to equipment or process engineers where appropriate

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education:

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience as an Equipment Technician, Mechanical/Electrical Technician, or similar experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to safely and confidently operate and troubleshoot complex equipment
• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and develop new technology
• Experience with hand and machine tools
• 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

A qualified candidate will have a subset of these skills:

• Experience with assembly and/or maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of engineering assembly drawings
• Knowledge of electrical schematics
• Experience with electrical cabinet wiring
• Experience with high‑voltage electrical systems
• Experience with assembly and/or maintenance of roll‑to‑roll manufacturing equipment
• Experience with the performance of preventative maintenance procedures

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, & clean‑room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 specified locations as required by law.