- Santa Barbara, California, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- $115K–$135K per year
- 5+ years
Support the production of advanced Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) by developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure high product quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Compensation
In accordance with California law, the expected annual salary for this full-time, benefited position is between $115,000 - $135,000.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation
- Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, yield, safety, and operational efficiency
- Drive waste reduction efforts through value stream mapping, process optimization, and elimination of non-value-added activities
- Design, develop, and justify manufacturing tooling, fixtures, assembly aids, and process enhancements
- Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, ensuring scalable and repeatable production processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- Nice to have: Experience with AFMs or other precision scientific instruments
- Nice to have: Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives
- Nice to have: Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)