Manufacturing Equipment Engineer 1 (Life Sciences)

Location: San Diego, California, United States; onsite at the San Diego headquarters

Salary: $68,400–$102,600 base annually, plus eligible bonus, commission, and equity programs.

Company

hirify.global develops genomic technology that supports early disease detection, diagnosis, and new treatment options.

What you will do

• Support manufacturing equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and troubleshooting.
• Plan and execute concurrent maintenance, supplier-support, calibration, and equipment projects using digital ticketing systems.
• Assist with structured investigations into recurring equipment failures using equipment data, maintenance history, and ticket trends.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, startup, and modification activities under engineering guidance.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations, vendors, and cross-functional partners to sustain safe, compliant, reliable production.
• Monitor equipment performance, manage spare parts, and support computer hardware and software troubleshooting.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of professional experience and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, data collection, hands-on technical work, and spare-parts management.
• Familiarity with optical, mechanical, electrical, and fluidic systems; ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, structured problem-solving, and control interfaces such as PLC/IO, RS232, and sensors.
• Knowledge of GMP and GDP, strong mathematical, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Good written and verbal English; willingness to work flexible schedules or rotational shifts, including weekends, and travel up to 10%.

Nice to have

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a regulated manufacturing environment focused on safety, compliance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and family-planning support.
• Eligible employees may receive variable cash compensation and equity.
• Employee Resource Groups support career development, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.