Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to support our lead engineer in troubleshooting, executing preventative maintenance, and calibrating manufacturing equipment. This role is vital in ensuring our manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead engineer with troubleshooting and conducting root cause analysis to provide solutions for manufacturing equipment issues.
• Execute and support preventative maintenance by authoring checklists and working with technicians and operators to maintain equipment effectively.
• Author calibration specifics to ensure equipment is running at optimal performance, including IQ/OQ/PQ processes.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Experience with preventative maintenance procedures and checklist creation.
• Knowledge and experience in equipment calibration and performance optimization.

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry.

The position operates Monday through Friday from 1-9pm, with occasional planned overtime and weekend work. You will be working closely with the Principal Manufacturing Engineer in a collaborative environment. Our company is part of the stable medical industry, recently acquired by private equity, and is focused on growth and product development. We pride ourselves on a healthy culture that emphasizes teamwork and solving issues collectively rather than assigning blame.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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