Sr. Staff Equipment Engineer (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Sr. Staff Equipment Engineer (Manufacturing): Leading equipment technology integration and design for thin film deposition and media cleaning processes with an accent on mechatronics and process gas flow management. Focus on delivering complex equipment projects from concept to end-of-life, implementing continuous improvement (CIP), and introducing new technologies (NTI).

Location: Onsite in Fremont, CA, USA

Salary: $150,550.40 - $219,442.00

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in storage innovation, providing precision-engineered solutions for data management.

What you will do

• Design and optimize deposition technologies and power supply systems for Thin Film deposition of complex materials.
• Manage process gas flow techniques and integrate media cleaning technologies into production.
• Lead complex equipment projects through the full lifecycle from specification and design to implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement (CIP) and new technology introduction (NTI) initiatives to impact immediate operations.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical expertise to cross-functional and international teams.
• Partner with management to define project milestones and determine engineering resource requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Materials, Physics, or IT) and 12+ years of experience (or Master's + 8 years, PhD + 5 years).
• Deep expertise in mechatronics engineering design and equipment operational principles.
• Proven experience in media manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong project management history, leading complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally (up to 10%).
• Must be based in or able to work onsite at the Fremont, CA Research Center.

Nice to have

• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role supporting a production facility.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, HSA, and FSA.
• Generous leave policy: 12 holidays, flexible time off, 48 hours of sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Gold LEED-certified campus with on-site fitness center, gaming rooms, and social activities.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus program.