Production Engineer I: SOPs, Automation & Process Improvement

Energy Jobline ZR; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Union City, CA, seeks a Production Engineer to write and update SOPs, QC checklists, and work instructions for Pilot and Mass Production. You will develop clear production instructions and analyze test data to drive quality and yield improvements.

Collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, PM, and Engineering, you will ensure compliance with methods and procedures while supporting ECNs/ECOs and POC initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Production Engineer or in a related manufacturing engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
• Ability to work effectively across departments as a collaborative team member.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate engineering changes, POC activities, training, and production execution.
• Ability to manage engineering changes while balancing production schedules, training needs, and labor standards
• Knowledge of computer hardware specifications and system-level components.
• Familiarity with production methods, manufacturing processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Required knowledge of Linux-based platforms and working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail in documentation, testing, and process execution.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge in MES, repair and Troubleshooting is a plus.
• Experience with test automation, scripting, and production testing is .

Responsibilities

• Write, maintain, and periodically update SOPs, work instructions, and QC checklists.
• Build clear production instructions and SOPs for Pilot and MP phases.
• Analyze production test logs and procedures to identify quality, yield, and efficiency improvements.
• Review processes and develop solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with approved production methods, quality standards, and documented procedures.
• Manage and support engineering changes (ECNs/ECOs).
• Coordinate ECNs with production demands and training requirements.
• Support implementation of changes on the production floor with documentation and training.
• Build, modify, and maintain test automation tools and fixtures for production testing.
• Support troubleshooting of production test issues related to hardware, software, and OS.
• Build and create new POC products to support sales and new configurations.
• Validate manufacturability, test coverage, and production readiness of new configurations.
• Document POC build procedures, test results, and lessons learned for future production.
• Demonstrate strong self-learning capability to acquire new technical skills.
• Train production teams and cross-functional departments on new processes and learnings.
• Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, PM, and Engineering for smooth execution.
• Follow guidelines to perform assigned functions.
• Work under supervision with limited independence.
• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned by management

Skills

Production engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Linux basics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

Scripting (bash/python)

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Union City, CA, seeks a Production Engineer to write and update SOPs, QC checklists, and work instructions for Pilot and Mass Production. You will develop clear production instructions and analyze test data to drive quality and yield improvements.

Collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, PM, and Engineering, you will ensure compliance with methods and procedures while supporting ECNs/ECOs and POC initiatives.