5 plant optimization engineer jobs found in San Jose, CA

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration. We are looking for a Senior Gear Design Engineer to own gear and transmission design for our humanoid robot's hands - some of the most power-dense, space-constrained actuators in the world. You will take gear trains from first-principles sizing through validation and into mass manufacturing, defining how our robot grasps and manipulates the world. Responsibilities: Own gear design end-to-end: system-level sizing, macro and micro geometry definition, rating and life analysis, prototyping, validation, and ramp to mass production. Perform gear sizing, contact/bending stress analysis, and micro-geometry optimization (profile and lead...

Electric Hydrogen's mission is to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people deliver creative decarbonization energy solutions to our customers. We are seeking a hands-on Power Electronics Engineer to contribute across the full converter development cycle, from topology analysis and simulation through schematic capture, PCB layout, magnetics design, and laboratory bring-up and validation of power stages. In this role, you will work closely with electrical, firmware, controls, and systems engineering teams to develop and optimize power electronics solutions for Electric Hydrogen's products. Primary Responsibilities Participate in converter topology analysis, including design and optimization, loss calculations, and development of costed bills of materials (BOMs) Develop schematics and execute PCB layouts using industry-standard design tools Analyze and design magnetic components, including inductors and transformers, with responsibility for core and winding selection...

Automation Engineer (Mechanical) Foxconn is seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer (Mechanical) to support the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions within our advanced electronics manufacturing environment. This role will focus on supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), PCBA manufacturing, system assembly, and production automation initiatives for leading technology customers. The ideal candidate will combine strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in manufacturing automation, fixture design, process optimization, and equipment integration. This position will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Operations teams to improve productivity, quality, and manufacturing scalability. Department: Engineering Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing equipment,...

About the role Muon seeks a Staff Mechanisms Design Engineer to own the design, qualification, and sustainment of the deployable and actuated mechanical systems that power our spacecraft: solar array deployables, solar array drive assemblies (SADA), hold-down and release mechanisms (HDRMs), hinges, dampers, and latches. These are mission-critical, single-point-failure systems, and this role owns them from requirements definition through qualification and on-orbit operation. As a foundational member of our new Solar & Deployables hardware group, the ideal candidate goes deep on requirements definition, mechanism design, analysis, prototyping, qualification, and transfer to production while collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-reliability solutions. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Serve as the technical owner for deployable and actuated mechanisms - SADA, HDRMs, hinges,...

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time About the Company We are a stealth-mode battery startup developing cutting-edge battery technology. Our mission is to revolutionize battery technology to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. By leveraging innovative materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and next-generation energy storage architectures, we are building the future of sustainable energy. About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Mechanical / Product Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced structural enclosures for high-performance battery systems. This role focuses on designing robust, manufacturable, and scalable structures such as enclosures, trays, and lids that manage complex mechanical loads between the energy system and its host structure. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical design fundamentals with an understanding of material tradeoffs, manufacturing...