Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment Engineering
About The Position
We're looking for an (Electrical Engineer) Equipment Engineer who can bridge the gap between engineering and manufacturing; someone with strong electrical fundamentals who enjoys solving complex hardware problems, improving production equipment, and leading technical projects from concept through commissioning. You'll work on high-voltage power systems, test equipment, controls, instrumentation, and legacy production infrastructure that supports mission-critical RF and microwave products used around the world while also helping us prepare for the next gen systems we're bringing on to move to the future. If you thrive in hands-on environments, enjoy working alongside technicians, and want to modernize equipment that directly impacts production performance, we'd like to talk with you. At Microwave Power Products (MPP), we design and manufacture advanced RF and microwave technologies used in defense, aerospace, medical, industrial, and scientific applications worldwide. Our products support some of the most demanding environments and missions on the planet. We combine decades of engineering expertise with a culture focused on technical excellence, continuous improvement, and practical problem solving. We became part of the TransDigm Group in 2024.
Requirements
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
- Comfortable working directly on equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Can troubleshoot logically under production pressure
- Communicates effectively with technicians, engineers, and leadership
- Balances immediate production needs with long-term reliability improvements
- Can turn technical challenges into practical action plans
- Is curious, resourceful, and willing to learn complex legacy systems
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, electronic, or industrial equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Experience with analog, digital, and power circuits
- Experience using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, current probes, differential probes, data acquisition systems, or similar tools
- Experience supporting manufacturing, production, laboratory, test, or industrial environments
- Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience with high-voltage systems
- Experience with power electronics, pulse power, or industrial controls
- Experience with PLCs, sensors, relays, and interlock systems
- Experience developing test procedures and commissioning plans
- Experience leading equipment upgrade or capital equipment projects
- Experience working with RF, microwave, vacuum electronics, or related technologies
- Experience evaluating vendor proposals and equipment specifications
- Access to information subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR)
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance as required
- Holding a security clearance is a plus
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, instrumentation, and system-level equipment issues
- Troubleshoot production and test equipment at both the circuit and system level
- Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Support technicians and production teams during critical equipment issues
- Lead upgrades to aging production and test systems
- Identify opportunities to improve reliability, safety, throughput, and maintainability
- Develop technical requirements and specifications for replacement equipment
- Support commissioning, acceptance testing, and implementation of new systems
- Manage equipment-related projects from concept through deployment
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, technicians, and external vendors
- Review vendor proposals for technical fit, performance, safety, and long-term supportability
- Support capital equipment planning and justification activities
- Document legacy equipment and operating methods
- Develop troubleshooting guides, procedures, and training materials
- Mentor technicians and help build organizational technical capability
- Capture critical knowledge before legacy systems and expertise are lost
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous 401(k) match
- Commuter benefits within the Stanford Research Park
- Complimentary EV charging
- Paid time off and holidays
- Training and opportunities for skill development and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
