Engineering Journal Jobs in Hayward, CA

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose- The Production Manager is responsible for the direct management of all manufacturing and production activities for complex fabricated sheet metal, tubular frames, final assembly & test of a variety technical components & products. This role focuses on optimizing shop floor processes, ensuring product quality, meeting production schedules, and maintaining a safe working environment, directly supporting the strategic goals set by the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Efficiency Management

• Oversee the daily execution of production schedules across multiple departments (e.g., sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coat painting, final assembly, testing) to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) targets are met.
• Drive the implementation and application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Waste Reduction) to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing cycle time.
• Monitor key operational metrics, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, and labor utilization, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Coordinate with the Engineering department to manage the introduction of new products (NPI) smoothly into production and resolve complex manufacturing issues.

Quality and Safety

• Champion a rigorous Safety (HSE) program on the shop floor, ensuring all employees adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental compliance standards.
• Work closely with the Quality team to maintain high product quality, ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, and manage in-process quality control gates.
• Lead and support teams in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Team and Resource Management

• Directly supervise Production Supervisors, leading, mentoring, and developing the manufacturing workforce.
• Manage labor planning, scheduling, and capacity requirements to match demand fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Materials Planning, Purchasing and Logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure the timely flow of components to the production line.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.

Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a management or senior supervisory role overseeing production operations.

Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in the heavy electrical equipment or similar industrial manufacturing sector is highly preferred as is familiarity with processes for MV products (e.g. electrical assembly, insulation processes).

Technical Skills:

• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.

Leadership: Exceptional problem-solving skills, decisiveness, and proven ability to manage and motivate a large, diverse manufacturing workforce in a fast-paced environment.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

SBT is the exclusive retained recruiting firm for this position.

Company Overview

This confidential startup is a well-funded early-stage semiconductor company focused on advancing AI-driven design to address emerging challenges in the artificial intelligence ecosystem. The company is developing innovative technologies that leverage automation and machine learning to accelerate the design and development of complex analog semiconductor solutions. By applying AI to traditionally manual and time-intensive design processes, the organization aims to unlock faster innovation cycles and enable the next generation of AI hardware infrastructure.

Job Role

• Design and implement digital control logic for power management ICs
• Work closely with analog engineering teams to ensure effective integration between digital control blocks and analog power circuitry
• Develop high-quality, power-efficient RTL using Verilog or SystemVerilog to support key features
• Contribute to product readiness for manufacturing by supporting design-for-test methodologies
• Create and execute comprehensive verification strategies, including mixed-signal simulations and behavioral modeling

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in digital IC design, including significant experience developing solutions for mixed-signal or power management semiconductor products.
• Strong proficiency in RTL development using Verilog or SystemVerilog for synthesizable digital design.
• Hands-on experience designing digital control logic for power conversion systems, including control loops used in power management or DC-DC converter applications.

The Senior Estimator responsible for preparing budgets, estimates and pre- bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure.

Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work.

The Senior Estimator will supervise a team of estimators and cost engineers who support departmental and organizational goals through their efforts.

Responsibilities includes (but may not be limited to):

• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for all MasterFormat (CSI), Uniformat and bid packages for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development and construction documents) that can be clearly understood by internal and external team members.
• Assist in developing estimates by evaluating drawings, building plans, specifications, & related documents.
• Assists in providing quantity comparison between estimate revisions.
• Prepares detailed estimate.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• Summarize estimate data into reports for review by executive team, clients, and design teams.
• Prepares and presents budget presentations to owners and architects.
• Leads the buyout process.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific scope of work and comprehensive bid packages.
• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
• Assist with pre-bid site walks and document existing conditions.
• Assist with subcontractor bid review and ensure scope of work is comprehensive.
• Prepare bid tallies for project team and owner review.
• Leads in the technical review of plans and specifications during the schematic design, design development and construction document phases of pre-construction.
• Assist with reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills internally with project management team, and externally with owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors.
• Manage individual workload to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
• Manage other team members’ workloads to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
• Ability to perform duties across multiple projects concurrently.
• Considers and understands problems and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets customer’s expectations.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours and post-bid interviews as required.
• Assist and participate with pursuit interview prep and presentations.
• Develops unit costs accurately and analyzes value management analysis options.
• Develops Cost Management / Value Engineering log process and manages during the preconstruction process.
• Develops Variance Reports at milestone issuances that clearly define deltas between estimates for internal and external use.
• Develop Cost Studies in clear and concise platform for project team review and decision making.
• Develop Benchmark studies for project estimate comparison for internal review and analysis.
• Self-reliant in researching, understanding, and developing knowledge of building designs, systems, construction materials, and methods through available resources.
• Ability to teach, educate, and guide both internal and external team members.
• Provides internal database input based on current market feedback for incorporation into database.
• Leads in the training and development of cost engineers.
• Leads in the training and development of estimators.
• Provide feedback to estimate team members on work process / work product on a regular basis.
• Works closely with new hires and/or new project teams to educate them on the way of doing business based on standard forms, programs and operational standards.
• Oversees the preconstruction process with the owner’s team.
• Provides support as needed to the project management teams as needed.
• Creates projected budgets early in the design phase of a project.
• Coordinates preconstruction planning with design team, contractors and clients.
• As necessary, works with Executive Group on special initiatives, company goals and associate related training and/or programs.
• Provides input on future projects via lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Attends project meetings with clients, the city and design team.
• Works with development or owner to coordinate the design and specifications on issues.
• Leads the pre-construction team to ensure initial budgeting represents current market pricing and quality reporting.
• Communicates with project management team, ownership, clients, subcontractors, vendors, etc. to provide quality results while mitigating project risks.
• Collaborates with VP’s towards a common goal; streamline the project delivery process, review progress of buy- out, submittals, construction schedule and performance on all projects.
• Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Manages project budgets for preconstruction services.
• Manage time and utilize electronic timecard software in a timely manner.
• Other duties upon request.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as Estimator / Sr. Estimator in commercial construction industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred but not required
• General Construction Knowledge
• Knowledgeable in civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes
• Proficient in all estimating software programs used in preconstruction: On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Destini, Timberline, Building Connected, Assemble, Bluebeam, Power BI, BIM360, Excel, Word, MS Project
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Organized, efficient, able to multi-task effectively, hardworking, and dedicated
• Able to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and both oral and written communication skills
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative team and a fun work environment
• Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of a commercial construction project, assemble into one budget and present to owners
• Must be able to operate as a “stand alone” estimator able to handle complete projects if required
• Ability to manage personnel, subcontractors, preconstruction schedules and preconstruction budgets
• Ability to mentor and coach personnel

Working Conditions:

• Duties required physical abilities such as repetitive hand and finger motion, sitting, standing, walking, as well as extending hands and arms in work areas.
• The individual is required to occasionally move around the office and constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.

Job Responsibilities

• Working independently, responsible for the activities and monitoring of the supply chain involved in the savings programs.
• Wearing MRP and/or manual requirements, analyzes the demand to determine the needs of the site, releasing RFQ's for price and availability.
• Responsible for the management of all SB program requests, metrics and reports, meetings with suppliers (SBR's) 3 times
• per year, customer service and availability to travel
• Working independently, coordinates purchasing activities and processes purchase reqs in a timely manner.
• Using MRP and/or manual reqs, analyzes demand to determine need, sends out RFQ's for price and availability.
• Monitors supplier delivery.
• Negotiates price/volume/delivery dates.
• Processes RMA's.
• Expedites and reschedules as necessary to meet production requirements.
• Responsible for resolving AP/AR issues through analysis and investigation.
• May research alternative suppliers for obsolete or long lead time parts.
• Senior Buyers may manage implementation of engineering changes, interpretation of procurement policies, process improvement projects, contract negotiation and approval of PPV's.

Education: Engineering, Administration or Commerce

Experience:

2-8 years’ experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.

3 years experience buying metals for a machine shop

Knowledge:

Management of Oracle, M3K, Knowledge of key metrics in the purchasing area, negotiation with suppliers, Flexibility Programs (VMI, VCI,830, etc..), Knowledge of MRP and production processes

Skills / Competencies:

Good knowledge and understanding of the supply chain, the negotiation process and cost analysis.

Personality traits: Responsible, committed, proactive, analytical, work under pressure.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

The Construction Project Manager will work closely with members of the Project Management, Infrastructure Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Controls and Procurement departments from install through start of production. This role will supervise all on-site construction including scheduling of trade contractors, vendor tool installations, resolving day to day construction issues, performing day to day inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while tracking project schedule and budget.

• Degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Ideally 6 years minimum of experience on large commercial or industrial construction projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills are a must
• Advanced knowledge and proven delivery on Civil, Structural, and Architectural, Mechanical, electrical, life safety and controls scopes
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and Construction Cost/Data Analysis
• Willingness to get your hands dirty as needed to complete objectives and lead your times through challenging projects
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals

Electrical Engineer - Data Centers - San Francisco

Metric DCX are partnered with a global engineering and consultancy firm to support the continued growth of their data center division.

This Electrical Engineer position will specialize in data center facility design to be embedded directly with a major end-user client.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing third-party and colocation facilities being considered for acquisition, evaluating their suitability against the client's portfolio requirements.
• Taking ownership of power systems across all project phases, identifying and resolving issues as they arise in collaboration with the relevant client stakeholders.
• Reviewing data center designs with a critical eye on redundancy architecture, availability targets, and potential single points of failure.
• Working closely with operations, planning, and energy strategy teams to push electrical solutions forward on third-party data center projects.
• Conducting technical due diligence and maintaining quality standards in line with client expectations.
• Keeping internal documentation, specs, and standards current based on live project feedback and lessons learned.
• Liaising with internal teams on power loading, rack deployment, and load balancing within shared facilities.
• Contributing to cross-discipline coordination with mechanical and controls engineers, and supporting consistency across regional teams.

Background Required

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering; a postgraduate qualification or PE license would be a strong advantage.
• At least five years working within mission-critical environments, with solid hands-on exposure to colocation and multi-tenant data center projects specifically.
• Confident in power systems analysis and the software tools that come with it.
• Practical experience across the full electrical distribution stack — from high voltage transformers down to branch circuits — covering design, procurement, commissioning, and operations.
• Comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with structural, mechanical, civil, and IT/Telecom teams as needed.
• Grounded in US electrical codes and standards, with some awareness of IEC standards beneficial.

Role: Engagement Manager– Digital Health Experience

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Working Time Zone: PST (Pacific Time Zone)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Engagement Manager– Digital Health Experience to lead the deployment, adoption, and engagement optimization of mobile digital health applications within the U.S. healthcare ecosystem. This role requires a hands-on professional with strong experience in launching digital health platforms, managing deployments, and driving sustained patient engagement through data-driven engagement strategies.

The ideal candidate will have experience deploying consumer-facing healthcare applications used by patients across providers and payer organizations, while leveraging engagement tools and analytics platforms to improve patient adoption, retention, and usage metrics such as DAU/MAU.

This role will work closely with product, engineering, digital marketing, and care management teams to ensure successful rollout of mobile applications and to design engagement loops that increase patient participation and long-term platform usage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and rollout of mobile digital health applications across healthcare provider or payer environments.
• Manage end-to-end implementation and project management of digital health platforms, ensuring successful launches and smooth adoption by patient populations.
• Design and implement patient engagement strategies and engagement loops to drive consistent application usage and retention.
• Utilize engagement platforms such as , Intercom, Mixpanel, or similar tools to design communication workflows, patient messaging, and engagement campaigns.
• Monitor and optimize digital engagement metrics, including DAU, MAU, retention rates, and user engagement trends.
• Analyze user behavior data and analytics to improve patient onboarding, engagement journeys, and digital experience.
• Collaborate with product, analytics, and engineering teams to continuously enhance patient engagement features and workflows.
• Coordinate with healthcare stakeholders to ensure digital tools align with clinical workflows and patient care programs.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in deploying and managing digital health applications within healthcare provider or payer environments.
• Hands-on experience in project management and platform implementation for consumer-facing digital products.
• Experience driving user engagement, retention, and adoption for mobile or digital applications.
• Familiarity with engagement platforms such as , Intercom, Mixpanel, or similar customer engagement and analytics tools.
• Experience tracking and optimizing digital engagement metrics such as DAU, MAU, retention, and user lifecycle engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data insights into engagement improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within digital health, healthcare technology, or healthcare consumer platforms.
• Familiarity with healthcare ecosystems including provider systems, payer platforms, and patient engagement solutions.
• Experience integrating engagement tools with mobile health applications or digital health platforms.
• Background working with health systems, health plans, digital health startups, or healthcare technology consulting firms.

About the Company

We're partnering with a fast-growing, well-funded startup building an AI-driven decision engine for large-scale marketing optimization. This team is applying quantitative, trading-style strategies to improve how millions of dollars are allocated across digital channels—already delivering significant efficiency gains for major global brands.

About the Role

This is a high-impact ML engineering role focused on building the core models and systems that drive automated decision-making. You won't just train models—you'll design the financial logic and execution systems that determine how real capital is deployed in dynamic markets. From identifying inefficiencies to executing decisions in production, you'll own the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design Core Algorithms: Build models to predict value (e.g., LTV), optimize budget allocation, and detect performance degradation signals
• Build Execution Systems: Develop robust API integrations to deploy decisions in real time across major platforms
• Own Production ML: Take models from prototype → production with strong monitoring, latency control, and drift detection
• Backtest & Validate: Create simulation frameworks to test strategies before real-world deployment

Qualifications

• 4+ years applying ML/optimization in real-world systems
• Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and linear algebra
• Experience deploying models in high-throughput production environments
• Comfortable balancing speed vs. rigor—shipping quickly, then scaling thoughtfully
• Thinks in systems, not scripts

Required Skills

• Background in quantitative finance, trading systems, or ad-tech (RTB)
• Experience with convex optimization or advanced optimization techniques
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows

Preferred Skills

• Bonus: Background in quantitative finance, trading systems, or ad-tech (RTB)
• Bonus: Experience with convex optimization or advanced optimization techniques
• Bonus: Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows

Pay range and compensation package

• $160,000 – $250,000 base salary
• Meaningful equity
• Full health benefits + unlimited PTO
• Relocation support (Bay Area)
• Daily meals provided

Executive Materials Coordinator

Fremont, CA | 8 - 10 years of experience

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

As a Materials coordinator, you will be supporting the supply chain function with day-to-day handling of merchandise/product ensuring accuracy – Receive, unpack, check and verify merchandise.

• Experience in use of handheld RF tools to receive merchandise/products into WMS.

• Experience in SW tools like SAP, Reynolds and Reynolds, Lightspeed, etc..

• Expertise in utilizing a warehouse ERP inventory system, Excel, shipping, receiving, safety management, materials handling, data entry, reporting, etc.

• Conduct the following – Stock checks, part number verification, Cycle Count, support physical inventory.

• Label parts during put away, picking or shipping process.

• Pick parts for order fulfillment, shipments, scrap requests, etc.

• Ensure orders/shipping materials are accompanied with proper delivery docs: Revised BOL, Manual tag, Packing slip, etc.

• Consolidate loads as required – Pack, Re-Pack, wrap product for shipping.

• Perform organization tasks to maintain a clean/safe work environment.

• Experience in the automotive industry would be preferred - Examples are Associates in automotive tech, wholesale parts at dealerships, parts to service, body shop work, large automobile manufacturers, etc.

• Experience and ability working with pallet jacks - Forklifts are not required.

• Willing to put in extra work during down times by organizing the shop, stacking tires, disposing of tires, picking up deliveries, etc.

• Must be comfortable working as a team.

Roles & Responsibilities

(this is in addition to what's mentioned in the Technical/functional skills above)

You will work closely with Engineering team on activities related to vehicle bench test such as – "Car-On-Bench" (COB). This is the most critical requirement.

Will work out of the Fremont location but will also travel to San Francisco, and Mountain View frequently.

Work closely with the engineering team on activities related to bench tests

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures & safety guidelines.

Cross train to learn other warehouse functions.

Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or stock items & distribute items to production workers or assembly line.

Always maintain accuracy, provide required reports, measurements and logs to KPI guidelines.