Manufacturing Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of advanced semiconductor equipment. In this hands‑on role, you’ll work alongside technicians and cross‑functional engineering teams to keep complex equipment builds moving, resolve production challenges, and strengthen manufacturing processes.

• Provide engineering support through equipment assembly, integration, and testing.
• Work with technicians and production teams to diagnose and resolve build issues and keep work aligned with quality, schedule, and performance targets.
• Investigate manufacturing and quality concerns, identify root causes, and help implement effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to address product, process, and supplier‑related issues.
• Create and refine manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Help implement engineering changes while maintaining configuration control.
• Identify and advance improvements in product manufacturability, production efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Use drawings, schematics, CAD models, and technical documents to support manufacturing work.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Operations, Service, Quality, Supply Chain, and external manufacturing partners to support successful builds.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, or a similar role supporting complex electromechanical products.
• Practical experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration, or testing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a structured approach to problem‑solving.
• Familiarity with bills of materials, work instructions, production documentation, and engineering change processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience with root‑cause methods such as 8D, 5 Why, or comparable approaches.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred.

Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, cleanroom manufacturing, vacuum systems, precision automation, photonics, scientific instruments, or other advanced electromechanical products is a strong plus.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to Somerset, New Jersey.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources.

Please note:

The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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