Manufacturing Engineer

Location :

Pleasanton, California, United States

Job ID : R0106108

Date Posted : 2025-09-23

Company Name :

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

Profession (Job Category) :

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule : Full time

Remote : No

Job Description :

Manufacturing Engineer I or II

Company : Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc.

Department : Manufacturing

Location : Pleasanton, CA

Status : Regular, Full-Time

The Company

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of "Digital Systems & Services" - supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and "Connective Industries" - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website

SUMMARY :

Utilize critical thinking and interpersonal skills to perform a wide variety of tasks relevant to the manufacturing department. Work closely with the manufacturing manager, manufacturing technicians, quality department, engineering department, and field service department to analyze and solve complex engineering, manufacturing, and quality issues. Comfortable working alone and in cross-functional teams to drive action on manufacturing engineer projects. Experience working with both mechanical and electrical systems is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Review and optimize manufacturing methods, processes, tools, drawings, bill of materials, material flows, facility layouts, routers, schedules, and material packaging.

Develop, document, and revise technical documents such as manufacturing procedures, corrective action reports, service notices, and work instructions.

Update and digitize data collection methods and assess opportunities to implement statistical analysis to improve manufacturing processes.

Develop methods for tracking labor hours and calculating standard lead times for assemblies, sub-assemblies, and systems.

Identify and verify replacement components for purchased parts that have become obsolete.

Work with the quality department to review and implement ISO9001 : 2015 standards as they pertain to the manufacturing department.

Work with the manufacturing technicians to request engineering drawing revisions (DCNs) when tolerances or other aspects of engineering drawings need to be revised.

Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers and technicians to improve mechanical and electrical designs and manufacturing methods.

Utilize Jira Kanban software to manage tasks and collaborate on manufacturing orders (MOs), quality inspections, and spare parts shipments.

Assist the manufacturing manager with monitoring and improving daily operations of the manufacturing department including electrical assemblies, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing order kitting.

Collaborate with other departments, suppliers, and vendors, to analyze and resolve manufacturing concerns.

Drive continuous improvement projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes.

Perform other duties as directed by the manufacturing manager.

Assist in testing and troubleshooting complex electric and mechanical systems / assemblies.

Read and interpret electrical schematic

Some travel required as needed

Work with cross-functional teams / inter-departments

QUALIFICATIONS :

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field

2-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience working or advanced knowledge with both electrical and mechanical systems is required

Complex English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills

Strong critical thinking skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail

Understanding of industrial engineering principles such as Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and Kanban

Ability to quickly learn and self-teach new computer software and skills

Understanding of how to read and interpret technical documentation

Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks and projects and managing time efficiently

Proficiency with MS Office programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Experience with ISO 9001 : 2015 is not required but is a plus

Willingness to learn complex electrical and mechanical systems as they pertain to linear particle accelerators (LINAC)

Must possess strong electrical background

Hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly is a must

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit :

Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge

For California only (as required by California's Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act ( SB 1162 ) : The expected salary for this position in our California office is $75 K . Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America's variable pay program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.