Production Development Engineer

4b01b1ef-1960-4219-8f3f-6c0652a81377•Longmont, CO

1d•$84,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of power conversion products based in Longmont, Colorado. The company has operated for more than 50 years and supplies battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. SENS is seeking a self-motivated Production Development Engineer to work closely with design engineering, production, safety, and quality. The role focuses on improving production efficiency and line setup, troubleshooting manufacturing and testing issues, implementing new production technologies, improving processes and equipment, and maintaining continuous defect-free product flow. The position also supports new product introductions, manufacturing improvements, and scalable production growth. The position is onsite in Longmont, Colorado. Projected annual base compensation is $84,000–$110,000, determined by qualifications and experience. The position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. The posting lists a closing date of November 13th and may be extended or closed earlier depending on applicant volume and hiring needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or an additional four years of relevant experience.
At least seven years of manufacturing engineering, production technical support, and/or new product introduction experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with manufacturing automation, vision systems, smart tooling, robotics, or Industry 4.0 technologies.
Experience using and communicating with test equipment such as voltmeters, data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, and load banks to make manual and automated measurements.
Experience with software programming and a basic ability to read and step through code to identify issues.
Ability to understand and troubleshoot technical systems and their communication interfaces.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical part drawings.
Understanding of manufacturing principles, lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and process validation.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain technical approaches and progress to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power electronics, industrial electronics, battery charging systems, power conversion equipment, or related industries.
More advanced software programming and coding ability.
Experience using ERP systems (SyteLine) to access bills of materials, item masters, where-used information, and supplier information.
Prior experience leading Kaizen and other manufacturing improvement projects and events with cross-functional teams.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of emerging manufacturing technologies, automation, and digital solutions to modernize production systems and support scalable growth.
Support new product hand-off to Production, including production line setup, test equipment configuration, and training manufacturing assembly and test operators.
Lead production line 3P and improvement projects, including time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to optimize throughput and process sustainability.
Develop, enhance, and maintain build and test instructions to ensure products are built and tested correctly.
Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing test equipment; repair cable harnesses, reset test software, and update settings as needed.
Develop, maintain, test, and execute engineering changes to improve manufacturing, control costs, ensure quality, and resolve issues.
Develop and implement scalable production processes incorporating lean methodology to meet business growth and new product introduction targets.
Monitor key metrics, including installed equipment capacity, production efficiency, production uptime, production cycle time versus takt time, and first-pass yield.