Senior Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Position : Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

Are you a problem solver with excellent technical and troubleshooting skills? Are you the kind of engineer that enjoys fine tuning and optimizing your equipment and endeavors to really understand how it works?

Are you intrigued by a mix of hands-on work, troubleshooting, and document writing? We’re looking for an entry level Manufacturing Applications Engineer who can take ownership of sustaining engineering and support for our preclinical product.

In this role, you will develop expert knowledge in our technology, Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) and use it to bring-up and qualify new imagers.

You will develop and refine system bring-up and verification methods by designing and executing engineering studies internally in our Alameda, CA manufacturing floor, working closely with the engineering and production team to learn and provide sustaining engineering support when needed.

In the near-term, you will gain expertise in MPI to support operations, production, and customer support. In the long term you will own the scanner bring-up process and implement sustaining improvements.

As a startup, we all wear many hats and there is an expectation to bring energy and enthusiasm to this role in helping customers as well as colleagues.

This role will primarily focus on in-house engineering, with sone additional responsibilities including customer support.

This position is an excellent chance to refine your engineering and technical abilities while also developing customer-facing experience.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Bio, or Systems Engineering; or degree in an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably with a focus on electrical systems.
• Demonstrate strong electronics skills with diagnostic tools, e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes.
• Proficient in Python and basic software programming. Must be fluent in English.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug electrical systems
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and requirements.

Preferred

• Experience working with medical imaging equipment (MRI, CT, PET, etc.).
• Experience in field service engineering, test engineering, or systems engineering.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) software and documentation control systems.
• Experience with embedded systems design and programming.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (In addition to those listed, other duties may be assigned.)

• Develop and document QC testing procedures, including test methods, acceptance criteria, and reporting protocols.
• Support the production of new scanners, including conducting bring-up, verification testing, and troubleshooting issues.
• Write production SOPs, maintain detailed technical documentation, work instructions and aid the production team in refining the build process.
• Keep in-house systems maintained and operational.
• Support customer technical support, debugging, and training.
• Support and train distributor service engineers
• Coordinate with software and hardware engineering teams to solve manufacturing and support issues.
• Prepare detailed reports on process deviations, quality issues, and corrective actions.
• Receive and review engineering change requests (ECRs) submitted by stakeholders, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the potential impact of proposed changes on product designs, manufacturing processes, quality, and schedules.
• Support the production team in electro-mechanical assemblies as needed
• Team lift up to 50 pounds

Travel and Vehicle Requirements

Domestic and International travel expected, up to 20% of the time.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Adheres to Magnetic Insight’s policies and procedures.
• Manage travel expenses and follow Magnetic Insight travel policies and guidelines.
• A self-starter and self-directed.
• Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficient in the use of manual and power assembly tools.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing project requirements and deadlines.
• Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills to solve complex systems problems.

Reports to : Operations Manager

Classification : Full-time, salaried, exempt

Schedule : Regular full-time working hours, ability to work evening hours and overtime as needed. Required to occasionally work during normal business hours in international time zones.

Workplace Location : This position is on-site full time at our office in Alameda, CA. After the 90-day introductory period, partial remote work may be granted as agreed upon with the employee’s manager.

Our Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, and for employees working in California, ancestry, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected medical condition, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

About Magnetic Insight

Magnetic Insight is a venture-backed and government (NIH) grant-funded biotech startup that’s bringing to market the first new medical imaging technology in 40 years.

Our mission is to establish clinical Magnetic Particle Imaging as a powerful tool for monitoring the treatment of solid tumor cancers and inflammatory diseases.

To succeed, we’re bringing together a diverse group of scientists, engineers, and specialists located primarily in the San Francisco East Bay Area, CA.

We are backed by a pioneering group of investors and VCs, including Celesta and 5am. We are focusing on technology development in this funding round, so we’ll continue to fundraise as we complete deliverables and pass milestones.

We are looking for talented, agile, and hardworking people, who want to collaborate and innovate with a tight knit team and embrace the start-up rollercoaster ride.

Psychological Demands of the Job

The psychological demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee spends 2 / 3 or more of the total time on the job

• Changing priorities
• Being interrupted
• Juggling multiple tasks
• Working as part of a team
• Interacting with people from other departments
• Meeting deadlines
• Paying attention to detail
• Building rapport with customers, partners, etc.
• Dealing with a "fast-paced" environment
• Working alone
• Using video conferencing for communication

Physical Demands of the Job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is :

Regularly (2 / 3 or more total time) required to :

• Sit on an office chair up to 6 hours per day
• Walk back and forth to work on various instruments up to 6 hours per day
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and controls such as those on computers, hardware, and manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Talk and hear in person and on the phone or computer
• Reach with hands and arms, grasp objects, push / pull file drawers of 10-50 pounds, twist the upper body, rotate the wrist, and use finger dexterity writing, using the computer and manipulating machinery

Occasionally (up to 1 / 3 total time) required to :

• Kneel and squat to file and work machinery
• Lift 10 to 20 pounds from floor to desk or top of file cabinet, and carry for a distance of 10 to 40 feet
• Bend to file or retrieve an item on the floor or in a drawer
• Stand for several minutes at a time for up to 4 hours a day
• Climb stairs

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Magnetic Insight’s Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and 85% for dependents
• HSA, FSA, commuter benefits
• HSA employer contributions
• Waiver stipends for those not utilizing medical benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance / AD&D up to your annual salary
• Supplemental short and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, and 6 days sick leave
• 2 weeks paid parental leave
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after every 3rd year service
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 401(k) employer match
• Shuttle to / from BART and the Ferry Terminal to our Alameda facility provided by Harbor Bay Business Park
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