Manufacturing Specialist

Mesh; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive medical, vision, and PTO

Paid parental leave and flexible PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Mesh is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to operate and optimize automated production systems on the factory floor in Gardena, CA. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, support new hardware introductions, and help bring development hardware into production with hands-on involvement.

The role requires comfort with prototype or development hardware, the ability to read drawings, and a disciplined approach to documentation and MES traceability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in automated or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with electro-mechanical hardware systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical docs.
• Calm under pressure and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production cells and assembly systems.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and process issues.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, and line adjustments.
• Assist with development hardware builds and bring-up during NPI.
• Help debug early production units and prototype builds.
• Support fixture setup, precision alignment systems, and test equipment.
• Identify process deviations and stabilize production before escalation.
• Maintain disciplined documentation and MES traceability.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Prototype hardware experience

Reading mechanical drawings

Documentation & MES traceability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in manufacturing/mechatronics

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to supportoperation, stability, and evolution of our automated production systems.

This is a deeply hands-on technical role. You willoperateand troubleshoot production equipment, support new hardware introductions, andassistwithdevelopmenthardware bring-up as products transition from engineering to the factory.

You will work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and Production Supervisors to stabilize lines, support new builds, and improve process performance. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning complex equipment, diagnosing issues independently, and driving practical solutions on the floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate andmonitorautomated production cells and assembly systems.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and process issues.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, and line adjustments.
• Assistwithdevelopmenthardware builds and bring-upduring NPI.
• Help debug early production units and prototype builds.
• Support fixture setup, precision alignment systems, and test equipment.
• Identifyprocess deviations and stabilize production before escalation.
• Maintain disciplined documentation and MES traceability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of experience in automated or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with electro-mechanical hardware systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Comfort working with prototype or development hardware.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow technical documentation.
• Process disciplined, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Technical certification or associate degree in manufacturing, mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor, photonic, or precision electro-mechanical environments.
• Familiarity with MES systems and production traceability.
• Experience supporting NPI or early productionramp.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Manufacturing Specialist: $34.00 - $48.00/per hour

Title and base salary are determined on a case by case basis commensurate with experience and merit.

In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes:

• Eligibility for long-term incentives including company stock options and discretionary bonuses awarded for exceptional achievements.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with significant cost covered by the company for yourself and dependents.
• Paid parental leave and flexible PTO (3 weeks accrued vacation and 10 company holidays per year).
• 401(k) retirement plan access.