Approach Venture ยท 22 hours ago
Factory Integration Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expApproach Venture is a fast-growing, venture-backed hardware startup focused on developing advanced optical computing systems. The Integration Engineer will play a critical role in bringing factory equipment online and ensuring optical systems perform reliably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Torey Bell
Responsibilities
Bring new manufacturing and lab equipment online, from installation through full operation
Design, build, and maintain electrical and optical test systems for validation and production
Support optical performance characterization using custom test setups and instrumentation
Integrate new tools, fixtures, and automated systems into the manufacturing workflow
Work closely with process, optical, and manufacturing engineers on system performance
Diagnose and resolve equipment, tooling, and test infrastructure issues in real time
Develop calibration, qualification, and validation procedures for factory systems
Support pilot production builds and transitions from development to manufacturing
Create clear documentation for test methods, workflows, and system configurations
Drive improvements in reliability, yield, and overall production efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of hands-on experience in integration, manufacturing, or test engineering
Proven experience bringing up factory or lab equipment
Strong background in system-level integration and test infrastructure
Familiarity with optical testing tools, instrumentation, or photonics systems
Comfortable working in fast-paced, hardware-focused environments
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis abilities
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred
Experience with photonics, optical systems, or fiber-based technologies
Background in high-precision manufacturing or advanced packaging environments
Familiarity with automation systems, motion platforms, or factory tooling
Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
Exposure to data acquisition systems and test automation
Benefits
Meaningful equity
Compentive benefits and PTO
Company
Approach Venture
Enabling founding teams building the future of frontier technology to achieve their full potential.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bryce Dabbs
Founder & CEO
Tristan Cembrinski
Partner
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