Production & Engineering

Manufacturing / Production Engineer (Entry-Level, Mandarin Required) Location: San Jose
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on early-career engineer to support manufacturing operations in a dynamic production environment. This role focuses on maintaining smooth day-to-day line performance, addressing issues as they arise, and contributing to overall process efficiency.
This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys working directly on the production floor, solving problems in real time, and collaborating with both local teams and overseas engineering groups, particularly in Taiwan.
Assist in monitoring and supporting daily manufacturing operations to ensure consistent production output
Diagnose and resolve issues encountered on the production line to reduce disruptions
Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving process efficiency, product quality, and throughput
Partner with Production, Quality Assurance, and Logistics teams to address and resolve operational concerns
Participate in new product builds and production ramp-up activities (NPI)
Coordinate with engineering teams in Taiwan to maintain alignment and facilitate effective communication
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering , or a related discipline
Up to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or similar environments (entry-level candidates welcome)
Exposure to assembly processes, SMT, or electronics manufacturing is a plus
Fluency in both Mandarin and English is required
Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced production setting
Strong attention to detail with a focus on process improvement