Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Who is Elve? Elve, Inc is a deep-tech startup located in Davis, CA, focused on groundbreaking technologies that enable ultra-fast wireless internet access for urban and remote areas. Our innovative approach to designing and manufacturing high-efficiency lightweight millimeter-wave and near-THz RF power amplifiers is shaping the future of wireless connectivity beyond 5G. We are actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy working in a collaborative and fast-paced setting, we invite you to join our team!

• The Manufacturing Engineer at Elve will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify process bottlenecks and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct root cause analyses, participate in design reviews, and optimize production workflows.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, train staff on new processes, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

• May include some or all of the following environments:
  Manufacturing Facility, Cleanroom, Laboratory, Office

• Bachelor s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tools, and techniques
• Hands-on experience with CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD)
• Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience in RF or high-tech manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC)

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field
• Experience with production documentation and process analysis
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and engage in physical manufacturing activities as required
• Export control eligibility: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Dept. of State

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation time
• A taste of the start-up life
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing
• Collaboration with Ph.D. and masters-level engineers

What It s Like To Work At Elve

We are a small team (for now!) on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements—we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm-wave RF amplifier market. We ask "dumb" questions all the time because we always have something to learn.

We work really hard, make sure to get good sleep, handle conflict intentionally, and expect great things from each other.