Manufacturing Engineer

About Torus

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 540,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. Our mission is to build the world's first mesh energy infrastructure - built to unite people and communities through resilient, secure, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid. Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last.


At Torus, you will be part of something larger than a single product or technology. Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports critical systems, industry, and communities for decades to come. We value accountability, collaboration, and clear thinking. We are looking for people who want to solve hard problems and build things that matter.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer will be a key player in setting up and improving our manufacturing processes. The Engineer is responsible for supporting the manufacturing of our BESS (Torus Pulse) and FESS (Torus Spin) products. The role is responsible for designing manufacturing fixtures, selecting equipment, building & optimizing production flows, automating processes, and other similar duties. As a start up, there will be times when this role will require work outside its typical duties.


Responsibilities

• Specify, source and implement key production equipment, tooling, automated machinery, and robotics.
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods.
• Identify opportunities for automation within assembly, test, and material-handling processes.
• Develop, program, and implement automation systems (PLC-, PC-, or microcontroller-based) to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Lead in the "Design For Manufacturing" and continuous improvement process through the assigned product lines.
• Support product development activities.
• Complete other tasks as necessary.

Experience You'll Need

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, including Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience developing new manufacturing processes
• Experience with industrial automation tools such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motion systems
• Experience designing tooling, jigs, and/or fixtures using SolidWorks
• Experience optimizing production processes
• Experience integrating robotics, automated test equipment, or control systems into manufacturing environments
• Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree or related field is required
• 1-5+ years related experience (or equivalent)

Who You Are

You'll be a great fit if you have a passion for helping to solve complex climate challenges and are committed to finding new innovative ways to preserve and enhance our planet. As a member of a rapidly growing startup with an excitement to learn new technologies, you'll add incredible value as a self-starter and apply your technical skills to empower our customers to discover, purchase, and install the Torus products that will help them live clean, renewable lives.


Additional Details

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.


Location The role is based in our South Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse (air-conditioned). Will require work in our Salt Lake City Facility and GigaOne location. Both are located in SLC. A break area is available with refrigerator access, microwave, coffee maker, and drink/snack machines.


Compensation $80,000-$120,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the corresponding pay range.)


Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.


Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet.
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Our Benefits and Perks

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.

• Employee Rewards Package including Equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Human-centered Paid Time Off including Unlimited Discretionary PTO or 10 days of accrued PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave
• Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Peer Recognition Program

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Torus participates in E-Verify. Once you accept a job offer, we will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from your Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.