Process Engineer

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Process Engineer located in Milpitas, CA

Reporting to the Director, Operations the Process Engineer will help develop and improve the manufacturing processes being in charge for process-engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality and delivery improvements in order to hold up a manufacturing organization.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for cooling products.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and process transfer activities.
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish process controls, validate process parameters, and improve yield, quality, and productivity.
• Design, justify, and implement tooling, fixtures, and capital equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
• Support supplier qualification, engineering change orders (ECOs), and cost reduction programs.
• Apply statistical analysis and process control techniques to improve manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical support to production teams, including equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, product development, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills using various engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions and brings others into a problem.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced startup culture.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Professional history working with contract manufacturers or external fabrication partners.
• Technical proficiency in production of designs involving precision components
• Experience in production of high reliability and performance network products
• Hands-on knowledge with one or more of the following, leak testing, assembly automation and tooling and fixture development would be good to have ,
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing quality, supply chain, logistics, or production operations.
• Awareness of challenges in operations, logistics, quality assurance, and supply chain management.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 11-03-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-30-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$98,700.00 USD - $135,700.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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