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Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Divergent
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Posted
20 days ago
Department
42-AM Production
Salary
$111,300 - $153,040
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline
  • 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, reliability engineering, or advanced production environments
  • Experience supporting the launch or ramp of production equipment or processes
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and/or controls systems
  • Experience with structured root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., RCCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams
Nice to have
  • Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) or other metal additive manufacturing technologies
  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or other high-volume precision manufacturing environments
  • Knowledge of AS9100, AMS, PPAP, APQP, or equivalent quality systems
  • Exposure to equipment reliability engineering, OEE improvement, or preventative maintenance programs
  • Experience working with machine sensor data or manufacturing analytics
What the job really is

As a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer at Divergent, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability and reliability of advanced production equipment, specifically Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) systems. Your role will involve troubleshooting equipment issues, driving improvements in performance metrics, and collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance manufacturing processes. You will also support the transition of new equipment into high-volume production and contribute to the development of engineering standards across multiple factories.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Equity plan
  • Discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving, which may require on-site presence
  • The job may involve changes in responsibilities or project assignments over time
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