Pacific Fusion · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Los Lunas, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expPacific Fusion is a company focused on developing clean energy solutions through advanced fusion technology. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and implement automation solutions that improve efficiency and reliability in production.
EnergyNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Set-up and analyze manufacturing processes to identify assembly sequence and tooling improvements as well as automation opportunities that reduce labor and increase throughput, consistency, and yield
Collaborate with design engineering to influence product DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Automation) to ease automation integration
Design and develop tools that aid in error free assembly, improve safety and quality
Write and or edit electronic work instructions for repetitive assembly steps to document the best known practices, incorporate inspection steps to verify quality, document traceability and data collection steps as needed
Specify, source, and deploy off-the-shelf or custom automation equipment including conveyors, actuators, robotics, inspection stations, and tooling
Write and maintain documentation for equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Support process development and initial production, with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Partner closely with area managers, manufacturing technicians, mechanical engineers, and quality to ensure equipment performance aligns with production goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related equivalent experience in this field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or automation in a high-mix, low- to medium-volume production environment
Hands-on experience developing and integrating automation equipment, including mechanical and control systems (pneumatics, motion control, sensors)
Experience with robotic arms (e.g., UR, Fanuc, ABB), end-of-arm tooling, and collaborative automation
Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., PTC Creo) and ability to design tooling and fixturing
Demonstrated capability with PLCs, industrial communication protocols, and control systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.)
Solid understanding of process validation, process capability, and yield improvement methodologies and dashboard reporting showing system health
Experience managing external automation integrators or machine builders
Comfortable operating in an evolving, ambiguous, and cross-functional startup environment
Preferred
Background in electromechanical product assembly or electronics manufacturing
Proficiency with Twincat, Python or similar scripting languages for automation/data acquisition
Familiarity with MES, SCADA, or factory data collection tools
Benefits
Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Company
Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion focuses on renewable energy generation, emphasizing affordable fusion power inspired by nature.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$900MKey Investors
Alumni Ventures,General Catalyst
2024-10-25Series A· $900M
Leadership Team
Will Regan
Chief Scientist
Recent News
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