Materials Engineer II

Construction Innovations, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Innovations, LLC in Sacramento, California is seeking a Materials Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and support new product launches. The role requires a BS in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in materials and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include optimizing processes, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $180,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/production engineering is required.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical materials such as copper and aluminium is needed.
• Basic understanding of electrical assemblies and manufacturing processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and validation of metal joining processes.
• Identify and improve manufacturing process inefficiencies during production.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support root cause analysis.

Skills

Material compatibility knowledge

Attention to detail

Lean Manufacturing concepts

Education

BS in Engineering (Materials, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial)

Job description

At Construction Innovations, we’re all about good energy — we create solutions that make electrical installations faster, safer, and cost-effective. Our products energize hundreds of projects across the U.S. in a variety of markets including solar, battery storage, substation, and transmission and distribution. Our commitment to simplifying traditional installation methods drives us to deliver all-in-one product kits that can be installed by anyone, in a fraction of the time. Our philosophy is at the core of everything we do: Innovate to Simplify.

Overview:

The Materials Engineer develops, implements, and improves efficient, cost-effective, and repeatable manufacturing processes that meet product specifications, quality standards, and UL or other certification requirements. This role owns process design, tooling, production readiness, and manufacturing optimization to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant output. The position supports the Quality Management System (QMS), regulated manufacturing requirements, and shop floor implementation for new and revised products. It also ensures material selection and joining methods (including dissimilar metal bonding) are manufacturable, repeatable, and reliable over the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Support development, implementation, and validation of metal joining processes for repeatability and manufacturability
• Assist in evaluating risks related to galvanic corrosion, thermal expansion mismatch, and electrical resistance/joint performance
• Observe production operations to identify and improve manufacturing process inefficiencies, quality issues, and safety risks
• Troubleshoot production issues, support root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support data collection for product development, Lean, and continuous improvement
• Assist with new product sample creation and testing
• Support NPI launches, pilot builds, and training
• Provide material selection feedback and basic manufacturability input to the design
• Create, maintain, and revise work instructions and SOPs

Desired Skills & Experience:

• BS in Engineering (Materials, Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent experience (5+ years)
• Foundational knowledge on material compatibility (in particular, electrical materials such as copper and aluminium) and basic joining methods, including dissimilar metal interfaces
• 2+ years of manufacturing/production engineering experience
• Basic understanding of electrical assemblies and manufacturing processes
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in regulated environments

Compensation:

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $100,000 - $180,000 annually.