Manufacturing Engineer

Matic•Mountain View, CA

40d

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll architect and build our entire production ecosystem - from designing complex electromechanical test fixtures to developing automated inspection systems that ensure every robot meets our exacting standards. You'll be the technical leader who transforms our production floor into a precision operation capable of scaling from hundreds to thousands of units monthly. If you're an engineer who loves building sophisticated manufacturing systems, gets excited about designing custom test equipment, and thrives when solving complex production challenges with both technical depth and operational leadership, we'd love to talk to you about engineering the future of robotic manufacturing.

Requirements

Technical degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics
6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering for complex electromechanical products
Expert-level skills in designing and building test fixtures using actuators, sensors, DAQ systems, and control software
Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for fixture and tooling design
Experience with test automation using Python, LabVIEW, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of measurement systems including CMMs, vision systems, and custom metrology
Hands-on experience with motion control, servo systems, and PLC programming
Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with database design and implementation for production data management
Proven track record of scaling production systems from prototype to high-volume manufacturing
Ability to write technical specifications for custom equipment and manage equipment vendors
Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives
Comfort with fast-paced environment requiring rapid prototyping and iteration
High level of maturity, ownership, and pride in your work
Excitement about building production systems from first principles

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics, automation, or AGV systems is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Design and build custom electromechanical test fixtures for validating incoming subassemblies including motor assemblies, sensor modules, and PCBAs
Develop automated inspection systems using vision systems, force/torque sensors, and custom measurement equipment
Engineer production test stations for airflow characterization, acoustic measurement, motion calibration, and performance validation
Create data acquisition and analysis systems to capture real-time production metrics and enable statistical process control
Design assembly tooling, jigs, and fixtures to ensure repeatable, high-quality assembly processes
Develop and implement automated calibration sequences and software integration for production test equipment
Architect manufacturing execution systems (MES) and database structures for full product traceability and genealogy
Perform capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) and gauge R&R analysis to validate measurement systems
Lead failure analysis using techniques like 8D, fishbone diagrams, and DOE to solve complex production issues
Design production line layouts using simulation tools and time-motion studies to optimize material flow
Develop predictive maintenance systems for production equipment using sensor data and analytics
Create automated test scripts and sequences for functional testing, working closely with software teams
Build error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems to prevent assembly and quality issues
Partner with design engineering to implement DFM/DFA improvements based on production data and failure analysis
Mentor and guide production technicians on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance