Staff Manufacturing Integration Engineer
Company: Pivotal Systems
Department: Operations / Manufacturing Engineering
Reports to: VP of Integration
Location: Fremont, CA
Travel: Up to 25-30% domestic and international
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Position Summary
Pivotal Systems is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Integration Engineer to lead the design, build, documentation, deployment, and manufacturing transfer of production test and calibration systems.
This senior individual contributor will define scalable test-system architectures and standards while remaining hands-on in system integration, debugging, validation, and deployment. The role will also drive contract manufacturing transfer, cost reduction, configuration control, and global manufacturing readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Define architecture and technical standards for production testing, calibration, and verification systems.
- Design and develop automated test equipment, fixtures, calibration stations, and support hardware/software.
- Build, integrate, debug, calibrate, and validate electromechanical test systems.
- Develop engineering drawings, BOMs, work instructions, assembly procedures, and acceptance of test documentation.
- Lead product and test-system transfer to contract manufacturers and global manufacturing sites.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement on sourcing, RFQs, supplier qualification, second sourcing, and cost reduction.
- Create and review 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using GD&T and standard drafting practices.
- Manage BOMs, part numbers, revisions, and engineering changes through PLM/PDM/ERP systems.
- Lead manufacturing integration and NPI activities from prototype and first article through production ramp.
- Support global system installation, commissioning, qualification, and manufacturing-site readiness.
- Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement using tools such as 8D, FMEA, DOE, SPC, and measurement system analysis.
- Mentor engineers and technicians and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field; MS preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, testing, systems integration, or related engineering roles.
- Proven experience designing, building, and deploying production test or calibration systems.
- Strong hands-on electromechanical integration skills, including mechanical assembly, wiring, instrumentation, tubing/plumbing, debugging, and calibration.
- Experience transferring products or systems to contract manufacturers and managing quality, cost, and delivery.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier qualification, RFQs, cost analysis, second sourcing, and design-to-cost.
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D engineering drawings, with working knowledge of GD&T.
- Experience developing multi-level BOMs and managing ECR/ECO/ECN processes in PLM, PDM, or ERP systems.
- Experience with test automation and data tools such as LabVIEW and/or Python.
- Strong knowledge of quality and root-cause methods including 8D, FMEA, DOE, SPC, and measurement system analysis.
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical programs and work effectively with global teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
- Ability to travel internationally as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Semiconductor capital equipment or other high-precision manufacturing experience.
- Experience with gas delivery, flow control, fluid, pressure, or instrumentation systems.
- Experience managing contract manufacturers in Asia or other international regions.
- Familiarity with electrical CAD, wiring harnesses, and pneumatic/fluidic schematics.
- Experience with PLM/ERP systems such as Arena, Agile, Windchill, SAP, or Oracle.
- Knowledge of SEMI standards, ISO 9001, Lean, or Six Sigma.
- Experience establishing or scaling a test platform, manufacturing line, or production site.
Key Competencies
Systems thinking, hands-on problem solving, technical documentation, cost awareness, attention to detail, ownership, cross-functional leadership, and clear communication.
Compensation and Benefits
[Base salary range] plus [bonus/equity]. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and additional company benefits.
