Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Instrumentation (NPI + Sustaining)

Industry: Biotech / Instrumentation

Location:

Pleasanton, CA

Compensation: $48-55/hour DOE

Type: 6-month Contract (possible extension)

• Support manufacturing engineering activities across NPI and sustaining programs from prototype through full‑scale production.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes, work instructions, and documentation for production scale‑up.
• Investigate field and production issues to identify root causes and drive improvements.
• Support CAPA activities with internal teams and contract manufacturers.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting of mechanical, optical, and electromechanical subsystems.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including BOMs, ECOs, risk assessments, and manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with quality and compliance teams to ensure alignment with design controls and regulatory requirements.

• Manufacturing process development experience (process creation, refinement, scale‑up).
• Strong technical documentation skills (work instructions, ECOs, manufacturing documentation, etc.).

• Experience supporting NPI builds, pilot builds, or design transfer.
• CAD experience (Solid Works or other 3D modeling tools).
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electromechanical subsystems.
• Understanding of DFM/DFA, lean principles, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to reliability concepts (MTBF/MTTR), FMEA, or CAPA processes.
• Experience working in ISO 13485 or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Python, Jira, Confluence, Oracle ERP, or Arena PLM.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, operations, manufacturing, and service teams.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly paycheck
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.