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Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing electrical systems and components.

Job responsibilities:

1. Responsible for installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and transformation of the equipment to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

2. Responsible for electrical installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment.

3. Responsible for the fault diagnosis and elimination of the electrical system of the equipment, timely solve the equipment failure, and ensure the stable operation of the production line.

4. Responsible for the maintenance and maintenance of the electrical system of the equipment, formulate and implement the maintenance plan of the equipment.

5. Responsible for the technical transformation and upgrading of the electrical system of the equipment to improve the performance and efficiency of the equipment.

6. Participate in the introduction of new equipment and technical exchanges, provide technical support and suggestions.

7. Participate in the safe production management of the equipment, formulate and implement the safe operation procedures of the equipment.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or above, major in electrical engineering and automation, or related.

2. More than 3 years of equipment electrical maintenance experience.

3. Familiar with the principle of electrical control, proficient in PLC programming and debugging.

4. Familiar with the working principle and operation process of automation equipment and production line.

5. Have a good team spirit and communication skills, can work under pressure.

6. Have strong ability to analyze and solve problems, and can independently deal with equipment failures.

7. Familiar with relevant laws and regulations and safety standards, with safety awareness.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE & THE ROLE

Palo Verde College (PVC) is a publicly supported two-year community college serving approximately 7,000 students annually through in-person, online, correspondence, and hybrid modalities. Located in Southeastern California, PVC is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and is deeply committed to equity, access, and student success.

As part of this cluster hire, Palo Verde College seeks dedicated, equity-minded faculty to provide primary face-to-face instruction for incarcerated students at Ironwood State Prison (a level 2 facility).  Additionally, faculty may also teach incarcerated learners across five additional CDCR sites through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, as assigned.

These positions are full-time, tenure-track faculty roles intentionally designed for the Incarcerated Education Program, reflecting PVC?s long-standing leadership in this space and its commitment to strengthening the Rising Scholars program, which PVC helped initiate and continues to proudly advance.

WHAT FACULTY CAN EXPECT

Faculty hired through this cluster will:

• Have a primary teaching assignment at Ironwood State Prison, delivering face-to-face instruction in a level 2 secure institutional setting.
• Teach additional CDCR sites statewide through correspondence and Canvas-based instruction, or main campus students, as program needs require.
• Work within CDCR protocols, including clearance requirements, safety procedures, restricted materials, and technology limitations.
• Participate in specialized onboarding, including CDCR clearance, institutional orientation, and Rising Scholars program support.
• Collaborate closely with Instruction, Rising Scholars staff, and CDCR partners to ensure instructional continuity and student success.

PVC is committed to transparency and preparation. Faculty selected for these roles will receive structured onboarding, training, and ongoing institutional support to help them succeed in this unique and rewarding teaching environment.

Disciplines in this cluster include:

• Psychology
• Earth Science (with lab)
• Communication Studies

OUR COMMITMENT TO RISING SCHOLARS & EQUITY

Palo Verde College is deeply committed to expanding access to higher education for justice impacted students. Through the Rising Scholars framework, PVC works to ensure that incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students experience:

• High academic expectations paired with meaningful instructional support
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Respect, dignity, and belief in their academic potential

Faculty in this cluster are expected to embrace the PVC values of equity-minded teaching practices, demonstrate cultural humility, and contribute to an educational environment that affirms students? lived experiences while maintaining academic rigor.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is best suited for faculty who:

• Are motivated by social justice, educational equity, and access
• Are prepared for the realities of teaching in a correctional setting
• Value transparency, structure, collaboration, and mission-driven work
• Believe in the transformative power of education for incarcerated learners
• Are committed to ongoing learning in culturally responsive pedagogy

NATURE OF THE POSITION

The instructor will teach classes within the approved discipline(s).  In addition, the instructor shall be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating curricula relevant to the assigned instructional area. Further, the instructor will participate in all appropriate faculty functions, including non-teaching assignments, office hours, and committee meetings. This position may require day, evening, weekend, correspondence and on-line assignments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides instruction in all areas of the assigned discipline(s)
2. Develops college curricula and associated course materials.
3. Prepares, evaluates, and revises course outlines and syllabi.
4. Participates producing, assessing, and evaluating student learning outcomes.
5. Participates in student recruitment activities.
6. Maintains organized sets of course and student records.
7. Serves on appropriate college and faculty committees.
8. Maintains campus office and duty hours, submits grades and reports on or before deadlines, attends faculty meetings, and participates in student activities.
9. Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master?s in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology OR Bachelor?s in geology AND Master?s in geography, physics, or geochemistry OR the equivalent.
2. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.
3. Must be able to satisfy CDCR clearance requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction.  Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.  The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant?s application.  When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications. All course work must be from an accredited college or university.

To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:
 
Vicky Lujano
Human Resources Technician II

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
2. A firm commitment to the needs of students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and levels of ability with multi-cultural teaching experience.
3. Additional academic preparation enabling instructor to teach in an additional discipline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom   and office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY

1. Full-time, tenure track academic position.  (177-day academic year)
2. Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.
3. The college offers an attractive package of fringe benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying. Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates? qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: ?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Diversity Statement

Copies of Transcripts (Must show all work completed and the conferral date of the degree. If hired original transcripts must be submitted)

Six References (3 Professional and 3 Personal)

Professional Licenses (If applicable)

LOCATION

Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley?s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

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• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri (primarily)
• Shift Includes: Day; Possibly Evenings and Weekends

• Provides first-level support to trouble tickets and initial reports of building maintenance issues, taking trouble calls, inputting work requests into the BSOE work order system (RT), providing initial investigation of the problem, solving, and forwarding to the Physical Plant work order desk with information for resolution as required.
• Interfaces with Physical Plant technicians and contractors to provide guidance and escort if necessary.
• Closes off areas for safety or to prevent further issues as necessary.
• Supports minor maintenance tasks not covered by regular custodial staff.
• Facilitates equipment deliveries and moves, including moving heavy equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and optics tables.
• Maintains the functionality and appearance of furniture as needed.
• Assists with building-related issues stemming from minor laboratory modifications and renovations, raising repair requests to appropriate vendors, other campus units, or other responsible parties.
• Monitors and reviews stock of building supplies, including paper towels, cleaning agents, secondary containers, hazwaste and medical waste bags, sharps containers, and other supplies, and advises of necessary purchases.
• Maintains organized facilities office and facilities shop spaces.
• Responds to normal hours lockout calls and assists with entry and access.
• Serves as Backup Building Coordinator for emergency/disaster preparedness at assigned venues, providing backup communication liaison between service agencies and building occupants, assisting in the preparation of building response plans, and coordinating education of building occupants.
• Provides secondary backup for the Building Access Administrator.
• Issues physical keys and card /code access per established procedures.
• Assists WRP Facility Manager with backup coverage for after-hours support, which may require overtime, a modified schedule, on-call status, or callback.

• Conducts regular and periodic inspection rounds for safety, hazmat, hazwaste, and medical/biological waste compliance.
• Inspects areas for security, fire, and accident prevention hazards and advises appropriate campus units or occupants to take corrective action.
• Takes immediate and appropriate action as required to ensure personnel and property safety and coordinates long-term/permanent corrective actions to be performed by appropriate campus units.
• Monitors biological/medical waste storage area to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, including documentation of waste pickups, weekly inspections conducted, and service received by outside vendors or campus units.
• Attends and maintains safety training.
• Adheres to work protocols and safety requirements.
• Ensures personal protection equipment for self and student workers is adequate, worn, and used.
• Follows and recommends best practices for safe use of equipment and ladders.
• Ensures protocols for entering hazardous and biosafety labs are followed by self and student staff.

• Provides logistics and space preparation support for WRP special events, providing occasional weekend and evening support as necessary.
• Trains student workers and oversees their daily work assignments.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Working knowledge of facility maintenance practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of safety / emergency preparedness practices and procedures.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with web browsers, MS Excel and Word, and Google email, tools, and calendar.
• Ability to learn and operate UCSC computer programs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently learn and absorb new technical and procedural information from a wide variety of sources, including self-guided internet searches.
• Ability to learn, use, and adhere to computer-based workflow ticketing systems and internal work controls.
• Excellent organizational skills to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines, to establish goals and workload priorities to meet project deadlines and within budget and time constraints.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to establish cooperative and productive working relationships with a diverse customer base from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Active listening and verbal communication skills.
• Written communication skills sufficient to prepare necessary correspondence, reports, policies and procedures, and training documents.
• Filing and record-keeping skills.

• Knowledge of carpentry.
• Familiarity with electronic access system oversight and maintenance.

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to work on-call.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Selected candidate must be able to stoop, bend, twist, reach, climb stairways and climb various types of ladders, including ships type ladders with or without accommodation.
• Selected candidate may need to access building roof with appropriate safety equipment and training.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What’s in it for you:

Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our southern California teams, which provide high-quality water and wastewater engineering services to municipal clients throughout the region and across the nation. The successful candidate will be a motivated, growth-oriented professional with the ability to manage project teams from the planning, preliminary design, final design, construction phases, start-up, and operations of facilities or infrastructure. You will have staff to mentor and clients to support. Not only will you have engineers to support you, but our integrated electrical, structural, CAD, operations, and SCADA teams will help you deliver an enhanced product. You will be an active participant in our delivery system improvement programs and continuous learning opportunities.

Location: Southern California – Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego

Travel: Yes, Local

Who we are looking for:

You will primarily provide engineering support on drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and water resources projects. This position offers the opportunity to direct and collaborate with a team of junior and mid-level staff while providing the ability to consistently work with mid- and senior-level technical staff and leadership across the organization. The ideal candidate is a technically focused individual with strong experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and systems and experienced in engaging with client stakeholders such as operators, superintendents, and public officials to understand how to support their needs. Familiarity with a broad range of issues related to master planning, treatment, distribution, and collection systems is preferred. You will lead the technical delivery of multiple projects, must be familiar with local and federal regulations, and be able to support marketing and proposal efforts.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

Act as the Project Manager for all sizes of projects

Work alongside Technical Manager(s), when needed, to lead the technical approach and delivery of projects.

Prepare and deliver presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professional associations.

Support business development efforts under the direction of a client manager to provide technical support and guidance to a range of clients

What You Will Need To Succeed:

10-15 years of engineering experience.

A B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an M.S. Degree is preferred.

Registered Professional Engineer in California

The successful candidate will have technical and project delivery expertise in civil and environmental engineering and an in-depth understanding of the engineering concepts associated with all types of municipal water and wastewater systems, including water supply and treatment processes and distribution and collection systems infrastructure.

Knowledgeable in state bidding laws and funding programs.

Up to date on the latest technological advances, regulatory trends, equipment, and processes.

Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

This role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee’s primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations.

San Diego, CA $130,000 – $150,000

Los Angeles, CA $140,000 – $160,000

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

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Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

Job Title: Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Relocation Assistance)

Location: Coachella, CA

Direct Hire

Salary: 83,899 - $115,000 per year

Industry: Aerospace

Job Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is a key member of the Engineering group, taking ownership for production activities in an assigned area. They support the Program Engineer in driving activities in the area to ensure that program objectives and metrics are met. On this team, the Lead Manufacturing Engineer is the main point of contact within their assigned area for all technical activity and ensures that required engineering activity to support the area is identified, prioritized, and completed. Additionally, the Lead Manufacturing Engineer ensures that any required maintenance and repair activities within the area are sufficiently specified to enable our Maintenance and Repair organization to quickly and satisfactorily maintain our equipment and processes. Lead Manufacturing Engineers may serve as the engineering representatives to the program team when the Program Engineer is not available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, define, and coordinate key technical efforts that are needed to support the area. Coordinate with Program Engineer and other Lead Manufacturing Engineers to leverage additional engineering support staff as needed to accomplish required technical work.
• Serve as backup for the Program Engineer on the Integrated Product Team consisting of Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance
• Regularly collect and communicate status of technical activities within the program team, and to outside leadership as needed.
• Perform and/or guide troubleshooting and failure analysis on product, process, and equipment issues as needed to help expedite return to operation activities, and identify any necessary changes to prevent issue recurrence.
• Analyze production performance metrics and trends to identify key performance parameters, and identify potential improvement and risk areas.
• Define required maintenance schedules and develop operation and maintenance procedures to help ensure proper and continued operation of the production system.
• Review and audit production operation and maintenance procedures to ensure adequacy.
• Develop and manage project plans
• Provide inputs on new product and process design by developing new process performance requirements, analyzing product and process design in order to meet requirements, and supporting transition of products into manufacturing in their area
• Interface with internal and external customers on technical issues.
• Mentor direct reports in engineering best practices and establish and execute plans for the personal development and advancement of engineering direct reports.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by client’s ethics and business conduct policies

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree in engineering or science discipline, such as mechanical / chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or chemistry / materials science.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a production environment.
• In-depth knowledge of process engineering disciplines, including lean methods of process flow control, and statistical process control.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills, and ability to use statistical tools and techniques.
• Experience with product testing and verification methods, including experience with statistical design of experiment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills required.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and detail oriented and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
• Requires self-direction and ability/willingness to prioritize and take initiative

Competencies

• Demonstrate ability in the client's competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

Work Hours & Travel

4/10 workweek

Design Engineering Supervisor (Onsite | Union City, CA) — Apply Today!

Insight Global is seeking a Design Engineer Supervisor to join a leading medical device manufacturer developing innovative medical products and precision mechanical solutions used in cutting-edge care environments worldwide. In this role, you’ll guide a small and talented engineering team while staying hands‑on with mechanical design - driving projects from early concept through testing, validation, and release. You’ll help shape product direction, mentor engineers, and elevate the quality and performance of life‑changing medical technologies.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead mechanical design and development of innovative medical products from concept through release
• Provide day‑to‑day technical direction, mentorship, and project oversight for design engineers
• Review and approve CAD models, drawings, specifications, and validation documentation
• Drive engineering problem‑solving, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability goals
• Support quality efforts, including NCR/MRB reviews and root‑cause investigations
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation (DHF, DMR) and adherence to design controls
• Use field data and user feedback to improve usability, safety, and product performance
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to keep projects on track and resolve engineering challenges

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering
• 5+ years of medical device product development, or related, experience (required)
• Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling skills
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and engineering analysis
• Understanding of design inputs/outputs, traceability, and risk management
• Experience participating in NCR/MRB processes and root‑cause analysis
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience
• Ability to work onsite full‑time in Union City, CA

Lead. Innovate. Make an impact. Apply today!

Senior Technical Writer / Lead (Engineering SME)

Hybrid

Irvine, CA

Role Summary

The Senior Technical Writer / Lead will serve as the primary lead for documentation quality, consistency, and coordination across validation reporting and planning activities. This individual will work closely with Auto OEM engineering teams to synthesize technical inputs into formal reports and plans while helping define future-state templates and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and standardization of validation test reports and test plans
• Convert raw test data and engineering inputs into accurate, structured, and professional technical documentation
• Collaborate with validation and engineering teams to gather input, clarify requirements, and ensure technical accuracy
• Establish consistency in document structure, language, terminology, and quality across deliverables
• Help develop and refine future-state reports and plan templates
• Create or coordinate technical diagrams, set up illustrations, and procedural content as required
• Guide supporting writers and minimizing ramp-up time for the extended team
• Work within Auto OEM systems and workflows, including Jira, Hex, and other internal platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• Proven experience in technical writing within engineering, validation, testing, or product development environments
• Strong ability to interpret engineering discussions, data sets, and validation outputs
• Experience developing test reports, validation documentation, test plans, procedures, and technical templates
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical documentation workstreams or coordinate multi-resource delivery
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Must be able to work in a hybrid onsite U.S. model

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, EV, systems engineering, or validation environments
• Familiarity with engineering data, test setups, and documentation workflows in hardware or vehicle programs
• Experience producing diagrams, process visuals, or setup illustrations as part of technical documentation

Mid-Level Technical Writer (Engineering SME)

Palo Alto, CA

Hybrid

Role Summary

The Mid-Level Technical Writer will support the development of validation test reports, test plans, procedures, and related documentation in close coordination with Auto OEM engineering teams and the Senior Lead. The role requires technical fluency and the ability to transform raw data and engineering input into clear, organized, and accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update validation test reports based on engineering inputs and test data
• Support creation and maintenance of test plans, procedures, and setup documentation
• Organize complex technical information into structured report formats
• Work with engineering teams to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness
• Support revisions, document updates, and alignment to agreed templates and standards
• Assist in creation of diagrams, visuals, and setup descriptions as needed
• Track and manage assigned work using Auto OEM tools and workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Experience in technical writing for engineering, manufacturing, testing, or product development environments
• Ability to understand engineering concepts and translate them into well-structured technical documents
• Experience supporting documentation such as test reports, test plans, procedures, work instructions, or validation records
• Strong written communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a hybrid onsite U.S. model

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in automotive or EV programs
• Exposure to validation, systems engineering, hardware testing, or product verification documentation
• Experience supporting technical diagrams or setup illustrations