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PG
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer III
$95,000 - $150,000 yearly
PM Group Pleasanton, CA
Overview The Mechanical Engineer III position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's quickly growing San Francisco area team located out of Pleasanton, CA . Together we will all be sharing knowledge, learning, growing, and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group's ongoing expansion in the US. Our office will be executing cutting-edge projects for Cell & Gene Therapy, Biologics, and Pharma facilities - from feasibility through to qualification - for both local and international clients. Together with our clients and partners, we will deliver projects that improve the everyday lives of people across the globe. We are looking for an Engineer who enjoys client interaction as well as the technical aspects of the position. This individual needs to have an understanding of the technical aspects of mechanical design engineering including but not limited to HVAC, plant & process utilities, plumbing, and compressed gas systems design. The ability to...
V3
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer
$145,000 - $155,000 yearly
Velo3D Fremont, CA
Position Overview: The Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer will own the technical execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of Velo3D's Rapid Production Solutions (RPS) metal additive manufacturing operations. This role serves as the technical bridge between additive production, post-processing, metrology, and manufacturing engineering-ensuring complex customer hardware progresses from build through shipment with exceptional quality, predictable cycle times, and clear technical ownership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives at the intersection of process development and production execution, driving improvements in yield, throughput, dimensional accuracy, and overall process capability. Responsibilities Own post-build technical execution by performing post-print quality evaluations, including visual inspections, process parameter reviews, and initial assessments to ensure parts meet requirements immediately after printing....
CE
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer, Mechanical Design
$140,000 - $200,000 yearly
Critical Energy Systems Hawthorne, CA
Company Description: Critical Energy is an innovative, early-stage, venture-backed cleantech company on a mission to accelerate the global energy transition through abundant, low-cost clean energy. Founded by an ex-SpaceX engineer, Critical Energy designs and manufactures factory-built, modular power plants. These rapidly deployable systems convert heat into electricity using a closed-loop thermodynamic cycle and can be installed in just weeks. Critical Energy's technology delivers high-efficiency, 24/7 power for geothermal applications and waste heat recovery (including from data center gas turbines), making clean energy practical and cost-effective for demanding sectors like AI hyperscalers and data centers. Backed by top climate and technology investors, Critical Energy is scaling rapidly. Our Mission: To build an abundant, low-cost, 100% clean energy future through groundbreaking geothermal innovation. We are a team of passionate engineers, designers, and visionaries...
JA
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Staff Rotor/Hub Design Engineer
$149,900 - $250,000 yearly
Joby Aviation Santa Cruz, CA
Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview Working as a mechanical design engineer you will play a key role with design, development, and certification of advanced propeller systems for next-generation aircraft. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams - including analysis, test, manufacturing, and certification teams - to develop and certify the Joby propeller systems. Responsibilities Support across all phases of the design cycle, concept & optimization,...
GM
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
Head of Process Engineering
$170,000 - $240,000 yearly
General Matter Los Angeles, CA
About the Company General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our mission is to restore our country's ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency. About This Role We are seeking a Head of Engineering Design to build and lead the organization responsible for designing the mechanical systems and plant layout for our next-generation nuclear enrichment facility. This role blends technical leadership with organizational building, driving the development of multidisciplinary...
IC
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Design Engineer - Bioprocess Components
$109,800 - $164,600 yearly
IDEX Corporation Rohnert Park, CA
If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Who is IDEX Health & Science (IH&S)? As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer relationship. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society. IDEX HEALTH & SCIENCE, LLC...
Ri
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, ECU
$149,000 - $187,000 yearly
Rivian Palo Alto, CA
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious courageous souls we seek to attract. We constantly challenge what is possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. If you are aligned with this mission, we want...
Qc
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Senior Civil Engineer - Level 4
$145,000 - $170,000 yearly
Qcells Irvine, CA
Description Title: Senior Civil Engineer Level 4 Department: Engineering Center Location: Irvine, CA Supervisor: Manager of Civil / Structural Engineering FLSA Status: Exempt Position Status: Permanent, Full -Time Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Remote SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER LEVEL 4 Hanwha Qcells USA Corp ( Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future. Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our...
TA
Sep 17, 2026
Full time
Machine Shop Production Engineer (Level III, Senior, Staff)
$120,000 - $160,000 yearly
True Anomaly Long Beach, CA
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Machine Shop Production Engineer, you will own the production engineering strategy and execution for machined components from receipt of...
Di
Sep 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Product Reliability Engineer
$111,300 - $153,040 yearly
Divergent Torrance, CA
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose We are seeking a Senior Product Reliability Engineer to join our growing team. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products and processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for high-precision manufacturing. As a Product Reliability Engineer, you will lead quality control initiatives, implement continuous improvement processes,...
FA
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Gear Design Engineer
$160,000 - $250,000 yearly
Figure AI 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...
Di
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Process & Equipment Engineer
$111,300 - $153,040 yearly
Divergent Torrance, CA
Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose Join our mission to redefine aerospace and automotive manufacturing through advanced Additive Manufacturing. We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process & Equipment Engineer to help transition next-generation Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) production equipment from development into high-volume manufacturing. This role helps ensure our production equipment is stable, reliable, scalable, and capable of...
XS
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
$185,000 - $218,000 yearly
Xona Space Systems, Inc Burlingame, CA
Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar - the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join Xona's propulsion team in Burlingame. In this role, you will serve as the primary mechanical architect and design owner for advanced satellite propulsion hardware. You will drive core mechanical and thermal design from early architecture concepts through prototype stage iteration, qualification testing, and transition to high-rate flight production. This is a high ownership, hands-on role where you will drive full-system CAD development, detailed FEA, thermal-structural joint optimization, and rapid laboratory test execution. You will work directly with others across...
V3
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Staff Additive Manufacturing Engineer
$165,000 - $188,000 yearly
Velo3D Fremont, CA
Position Overview: Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for end-to-end additive manufacturing execution, from build completion through final shipment, ensuring complex customer hardware meets quality, dimensional, and delivery requirements. Establish and improve production strategies for metal additive manufacturing workflows, including post-processing, heat treatment, depowdering, EDM, scaling, and inspection processes. Serve as a recognized technical authority for additive manufacturing process development, troubleshooting, and optimization across production programs. Lead advanced post-build quality assessments by evaluating printed hardware, reviewing process data, identifying risks, and driving corrective actions to improve first-pass yield and process capability. Develop and optimize post-processing strategies, including furnace thermal cycles (stress relief, Sol-Age), Solukon depowdering processes, and wire EDM operations. Own the technical strategy for...
VT
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Engineering Site Manager
$190,000 - $230,000 yearly
Voyager Technologies, Inc. Long Beach, CA
Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we're building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what's next. And we're doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You'll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We're a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work...
RE
Sep 08, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
$170,248 - $175,129 yearly
REXEL Santa Clara, CA
Company Description Job Description Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Job Description Summary: Lead and develop manufacturing engineers and technicians: set priorities, allocate resources, conduct reviews, and create succession plans. Serve as primary engineering escalation point and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Ensure drawings, specifications and customer requirements are met, via training, standardized processes, documentation, CAD files, and data governance. Oversee CAD generation/review, enclosure modifications, and enforcement of CAD and data standards. Drive new product/process development and scale-up: equipment selection, process qualification/validation, gate reviews, and release decisions. Lead continuous improvement in safety, quality, training, delivery, and cost using Lean/6σ; measure and report outcomes. Support capital projects, facility layout, workflow optimization, and tooling strategies; prepare...
NB
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Sr Process Engineer - Packaging
$111,766 - $159,267 yearly
Niagara Bottling, LLC Diamond Bar, CA
At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Sr Process Engineer - Packaging The Senior Process Engineer - Packaging is responsible for designing vertically integrated packaging equipment solutions across multiple formats - including PET, canning, and cartons - for the full range of Niagara's beverage products. This role also emphasizes researching emerging technologies in the packaging industry to position Niagara ahead of a rapidly evolving competitive landscape. Projects include new beverage lines, cost-saving retrofits, line efficiency improvements, new...
HI
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer - Effectors
$110,000 - $160,000 yearly
HIKINEX Los Angeles, CA
Location: The Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, CA (Onsite) If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity or beginning the interview process, feel free to connect directly via LinkedIn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ra... Manufacturing Engineer - Effectors An advanced aerospace and defense technology company is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help scale next-generation interceptor and autonomous defense systems from prototype development into high-rate production. This role sits at the intersection of product engineering, manufacturing strategy, and production execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) experience, a deep understanding of producibility, and practical experience scaling hardware from low-volume development into repeatable, cost-optimized manufacturing environments. This is a highly collaborative and hands-on position for someone who enjoys working directly with...
PS
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Civil Project Engineer
$115,000 - $150,000 yearly
Planted Solar Oakland, CA
Civil Project Engineer Oakland, CA Full-time First, the good news: The world now has over 2 terawatts of cumulative solar capacity and solar PV is the lowest-cost source of energy generation worldwide. The challenge: The world must build 3 terawatts of new solar capacity every year for the next 25 years to meet surging power demand and decarbonize. Planted is creating new technology to overhaul how the industry develops and builds solar power resources. We're expanding our team of ambitious, curious, and hands-on engineers and operators who want to accelerate that transition. Come take ownership of large parts of our product, company, and business development as we help power the world with 100% clean and abundant energy. About The Role As Civil Project Engineer you will own design and engineering of the civil aspects of Planted Solar's projects, ranging in size from distributed generation (DG) to utility scale. You will support solar site design, specifically focused on...
HI
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer
$165,000 - $190,000 yearly
Halo Industries, Inc. Santa Clara, CA
The Company Halo Industries has developed technology that replaces an outdated semiconductor material slicing process. Our innovative, laser-based solution not only minimizes waste but also enhances material efficiency, thereby enabling advancements across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo Industries secured significant funding in 2024, fueling our expansion and the preparation for volume manufacturing. The Opportunity Halo Industries is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer who will lead in the design, testing, integration and deployment of both proprietary and commercial wafer processing equipment. Working with Halo's product and manufacturing teams, the hired candidate will contribute to the optimization and scaled deployment of Halo's technology. The primary responsibilities of the position include: Lead the design, build, and test of high-precision...
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