Engineering Structures Jobs in Laguna Beach, CA

Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that implements Environmental Engineering and Compliance solutions for our clients throughout California. Our mission is to solve environmental compliance problems for industrial and governmental/infrastructure facilities. We are a growing and dynamic organization of highly respected professionals. Yorke Engineering, LLC has assisted over 2,000 client organizations with their Air Quality and Environmental Compliance, Engineering, and Permitting needs. Our philosophy is to efficiently help government and industrial customers with the complex array of environmental laws and regulations. From simple permits to complex agency negotiations, from small companies to the largest of California's organizations, Yorke successfully solves our clients' Air Quality and Environmental challenges. Our team has over 1,000 years of combined environmental experience and consists of engineers and scientists that specialize in Air Quality, Waste, Water, CEQA, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene.

We are looking for a sharp Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist) to join our team in Southern CA. This is a full-time position from any of our Southern CA offices (Diamond Bar, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano, San Diego, Ventura, or Riverside) during our normal business hours. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Full Medical/Dental/Vision, along with a 401k program with a generous company match.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist) performs professional engineering work, leading and executing the compliance and permitting functions in relation to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. This candidate will be reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within Yorke, the client organization, with government agencies and with the public at large. The work is challenging, broad in scope, and variable from project to project. The position involves effective communication, decision-making, and time management. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.

This is a Senior to Principal level position. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train and mentor other employees and/or monitor work produced by other employees.

The candidate qualifications we are seeking include:

• 10-20+ years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment);
• Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services:
• Process and equipment review;
• Air quality permitting under SCAQMD and other Air Districts, including Title V Permitting;
• RECLAIM implementation and reporting;
• Annual Emissions Reporting;
• Air Dispersion Modeling;
• Air Quality Assessments including Data Analysis and Emission Inventories;
• General Air Quality Compliance for facilities in CA.
• Ability to manage and lead active team members on project teams towards project completion within project scope, budget and schedule and ensure quality work product and deliverables;
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise by fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus of quality;
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work in dealing with the SCAQMD, EPA, CARB and/or other similar regulatory agencies;
• Experience working on-site at client facilities;
• Prepare reports and submissions in timely manner;
• Experience with handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation;
• Highly motivated to continue working in Air Quality environmental field and expand their knowledge and experience;
• CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required.

Job Requirements:

• B.S or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college (minimum GPA of 3.0);
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently;
• Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations with clients and team members;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management;
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions;
• Ability to think critically and develop solutions;
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint skills (required);
• Microsoft 365 Applications, including Sharepoint (a plus)
• P.E. Certification (a plus).

Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Turbomachinery Systems

Location: Onsite – Irvine CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong turbomachinery design experience to support the development of advanced aerospace thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.

This role focuses on the design and development of rotating machinery, including compressors, pumps, and fans integrated within aerospace thermal systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing turbomachinery components from concept through validation, with strong grounding in aerodynamics, CFD, structural integrity, and high-speed rotating equipment design.

These programs are entering early development phases prior to Preliminary Design Review (PDR), requiring strong technical leadership in turbomachinery architecture, performance prediction, and mechanical robustness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures and subsystems incorporating turbomachinery components
• Lead the mechanical design and development of turbomachinery components including compressors, pumps, and fans
• Perform aerodynamic design and optimization of rotating components
• Conduct or support CFD analysis for flow performance and efficiency validation
• Perform structural analysis of rotating components, including stress, fatigue, and rotor dynamics considerations
• Support bearing selection, shaft design, housing integration, and sealing strategies
• Define performance requirements and conduct trade studies during early-phase system architecture
• Support prototype builds, performance testing, and validation activities
• Ensure designs meet aerospace environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, altitude)
• Collaborate with thermal, systems, controls, and packaging teams for subsystem integration
• Develop detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Participate in root cause analysis, performance troubleshooting, and design improvements
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
• Direct turbomachinery design experience (compressors, pumps, fans, or similar rotating machinery)
• Experience with aerodynamic design principles and performance prediction
• Working knowledge of CFD tools and analysis interpretation
• Experience with structural analysis of rotating components (stress, fatigue, rotor dynamics fundamentals)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
• Experience supporting early development phases and design reviews
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing turbomachinery for thermal management or Environmental Control Systems
• Familiarity with high-speed electric motor integration
• Experience with balancing, vibration mitigation, and rotating system qualification
• Exposure to FEA tools for structural validation
• Experience progressing programs through PDR/CDR

Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)

Location: Onsite – Irvine CA

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

Role Overview

We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.

This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.

These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
• Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
• Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
• Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
• U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
• Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
• Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
• Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
• Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
• Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
• Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
• Exposure to controls systems integration
• Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
• Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
• Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
• Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

The Water Resources Engineer position will be dedicated to supporting the departments' hydrology and stormwater quality review, analysis, modeling, and report writing. This position also has the opportunity to provide general engineering support for the department on project needs including plan production, design engineering, and other general engineering tasks. Our client understands the importance of work/life balance, which is why they offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work schedules to suit the needs of their dedicated team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and support activities to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal environmental rules and laws related to stormwater quality.
• Perform hydrology mapping and calculations using hand calculations and hydrology software.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to size stormwater devices.
• Write clear, thorough reports to explain and compile the hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) of the site.
• Prepare and perform necessary calculations for stormwater reports (i.e. WQMP, LID, SWPPP) and compile reports for submittals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience focused on stormwater quality, site hydrology and hydraulics.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and H&H software.

JOB OPENING - PLUMBING ENGINEER & PROJECT MANAGER

We are a full-service MEP engineering and consulting company. We are servicing the building industry in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services for different building types such as single-family custom homes, multifamily, mid-rise, high-rise, commercial, office spaces, retail, restaurants, mixed-use, and industrial. We have an opening for Plumbing Engineer &/or Project Manager who can handle the following responsibilities.

• Design of residential and commercial plumbing systems including calculations, piping layout, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and details

• Coordination of the plumbing plans per developer, builder, architect, civil engineer, and other disciplines plans and requirements.

• Attending design and coordination meetings daily.

• Managing the project from schematic design (SD) phase all the way through the final stages of construction administration (CA).

• Designing the plans using AutoCAD & REVIT

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

• Plumbing Design and Project Management experience, 2-6 years (preferred)

• Experience in AutoCAD & REVIT

• Microsoft Office

• Team player and detail oriented

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $65K-$75K

• Bonuses

BENEFITS

• Health insurance

• 401K

• Paid time off

• Paid vacations

• Paid sick time

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Partial remote work can be offered, depending on capabilities and upper management approval.

JOB TYPE

• Full Time

Interested applicant should forward resume to:

About Company:

Who Are We?

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is a leading global consulting group delivering regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, quality, and compliance solutions that support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and combination product companies across therapeutic modalities, phase-based pathways, and major global markets.

Why explore your future at ELIQUENT?

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is a trusted global consulting firm helping life sciences companies navigate regulatory complexity and bring breakthrough therapies to market. Founded by former regulators and industry experts, we offer end-to-end support in regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and quality compliance. Our team is driven by a shared mission to improve global health through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. At ELIQUENT, you will be part of a purpose-led organization where your expertise contributes to meaningful impact and your growth is supported every step of the way.

About the Role:

The Process Validation Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes consistently produce products that meet predetermined quality standards and regulatory requirements. This position involves designing, executing, and documenting validation protocols to confirm that processes operate within defined parameters and yield reliable, reproducible results. The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to identify process risks and implement corrective actions. By analyzing process data and trends, the engineer supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency and product quality. Ultimately, this role ensures compliance with industry standards and contributes to the successful commercialization of products within the United States market.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in process validation within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of validation principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, cGMP, ISO).
• Experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related discipline.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
• Familiarity with automation systems and computerized system validation (CSV).
• Certification in Quality or Validation (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer).
• Proficiency with data analysis software such as Minitab or JMP.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and execute process validation protocols including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to identify critical process parameters and quality attributes.
• Analyze process data to assess process capability and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed validation reports and maintain comprehensive documentation in compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO.
• Support investigations related to process deviations, non-conformances, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in risk assessments and process design reviews to ensure robust and compliant manufacturing processes.
• Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on process validation requirements and best practices.

Skills:

The Process Validation Engineer utilizes analytical skills daily to interpret complex process data and ensure manufacturing consistency. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting validation activities clearly and accurately. Technical expertise in validation protocols and regulatory standards guides the development and execution of robust validation plans. Problem-solving skills are applied to investigate deviations and implement effective corrective actions. Additionally, proficiency with statistical tools and software supports data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement.

*Note that this job is on-site only in Irvine, CA*

Job Summary:

Willow is a health and wellness innovator harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and clinical evidence to drive meaningful change in healthcare. We are using cutting-edge technology, data, and a highly engaging user experience to revolutionize chronic disease management and prevention. We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for strong talent to help us create novel life-changing digital health solutions for our users. We hire creative people and give them autonomy to do great work. Our senior software engineers are comfortable dealing with high-level specifications, working independently and in small teams, and are involved in the product process from start to finish. We need engineers who are excited to try new approaches and collectively learn the right approach to delivering the best health care experiences.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Work with product managers, designers, and a talented group of engineers to craft unique and beautiful user experiences that will make our mobile solutions best in class.

· Play a critical role in the software architecture, design, and development of our mobile apps.

· Write clean and well-tested code that allows us to keep our applications stable and easily modifiable. Contribute to a knowledge-sharing and an open and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

· BS or higher in Computer Science, other related degree, or equivalent work experience.

· 8+ years of experience developing software, with at least 5 years working with Java/Kotlin in mobile application development

· Knowledge of mobile design principles, patterns, and best practices

· Knowledge of push notifications, web technologies and services (HTTP, REST, websocket, etc.)

· Design and development experience with Object Oriented Programming, SOLID principles, MVC, MVVM, Dependency Injection, persisting data

· Understanding of source code management tools, such as Git

· Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform, MongoDB/Realm, Bluetooth framework, IoT and Linux is a plus

· Experience with engineering medical software is a plus

· Team player

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some local travel is necessary; therefore, the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in multi-layer PCB design for defense electronics systems and proficiency in industry-standard PCB design tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop multi-layer PCB layouts for defense electronic systems.

Utilize OrCAD/Allegro tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Perform high-speed and high-density PCB layout design while ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability.

Ensure PCB designs comply with IPC Class 3 standards and industry best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Required Skills:

6–10 years of experience in PCB design and layout engineering.

Strong proficiency in OrCAD and Allegro PCB design tools.

Experience with high-speed and high-density PCB layout design.

Knowledge of IPC Class 3 design standards.

IPC CID or CID+ certification is preferred.

Job Title: Operations Manager - Process Automation

Reports to: VP, Operational Excellence

Location: Irvine, CA

About Our Organization

RIS Rx (pronounced "RISE") is a healthcare technology startup in the pharmaceutical patient access and affordability space. We have quickly become an industry leader with a valuable service portfolio that addresses common patient access barriers, leading to better treatment outcomes and improved quality of life. Here at RIS Rx, we invite our teammates and partners to "Rise Up" with us to bring accessible healthcare to everyone.

Job Summary

We are growing exponentially so we need to build products that scale. This Operations Manager will pave the way for our PMs and Engineers by partnering with operators to measure performance, identify high ROI problems, prototype with low-code and GenAI solutions, and implement systems that pull the solution and operations towards the goal.

The ideal candidate is a structured problem solver with an eye for detail, a track record of rolling up their sleeves to experience the problem, and excellent communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define KPIs and build dashboards to measure performance and support proactive decision-making.

• Identify, structure, and prioritize problems that affect our KPIs. Use frameworks and data to brainstorm options. Facilitate tradeoff conversations with leadership to align on a recommendation.

• Create project plans, generate cross-functional buy-in, and project manage a team to meet deliverables.

• Build low-code solutions and otherwise prototype products. Use these prototypes to clarify product requirements for PMs and engineers.

• Implement processes and systems to reduce chaos and pull operations towards KPIs.

• Be a thought partner to our operations, product, and engineering leaders.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in a quantitative field like engineering, science, or mathematics.

• 5+ years of experience in a role that requires highly structured problem solving like engineering, consulting, finance, and supply chain management.

• Experience operating, building, or otherwise getting your hands dirty to solve the problem.

Skills

• Strong analytical problem solving and structured thinking. Able to translate ambiguity into repeatable and scalable systems.

• Thorough and detail oriented.

• Action-oriented and not afraid of solving a problem you've never seen before. A self-starter and go-getter.

• Comfortable building models in Excel or writing scripts in Python. Bonus points if you've built solutions with GenAI tools.

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to tailor your message to the audience.

• Collaborative and teammate-lifting mindset.

• We are a leader in our industry
• We offer long term career stability
• Opportunities for continued learning, development & advancement
• Excellent pay
• Great benefits
• Positive company culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
• Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation.
• Field Service & Customer Support: Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Programming & Debugging: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records.
• Training & Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7-10 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Self-starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.

AI Product Manager

Salary Range: $160k to $180k

Role Summary

We're hiring an AI Product Manager to own the feature roadmap for our client's AI procurement agents and AI enabled product experiences. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who can lead discovery, translate real contractor workflows into product, and ship AI features that create measurable lift.

What You'll Own

• Feature roadmap for AI procurement agents and AI assisted workflows (not overall product strategy)
• Discovery + validation: spend time with contractors and suppliers to understand real workflow friction
• AI product execution: define requirements, align design/engineering, and deliver reliable AI features
• Capability boundaries: understand what LLM/agent systems can and cannot do; design accordingly
• Cross functional collaboration: partner deeply with Engineering, Design, and GTM to ship and iterate
• Operational excellence: use AI tools to make your own PM workflow faster and sharper

What We're Looking For

• 3–7 years product experience, with clear ownership of feature roadmaps and execution
• LLM + agent fluency (not necessarily ML): understands how to apply AI to real workflows
• Strong discovery discipline: avoids jumping to solutions too early; frames the real need first
• Natural problem solver with strong product instincts and structured thinking
• Excellent communicator who can align teams and explain AI behavior clearly to stakeholders
• Passion for staying current on LLMs/agents, tools, and AI product patterns

Location Requirement

Onsite in Irvine, CA (this is not a remote role)

Company Description

Project Chemistry is a leading cosmetic formulation and biotechnology innovation lab based in Irvine, California. We partner with emerging and established beauty brands to create breakthrough skin and hair care products that combine scientific rigor, ingredient innovation, and commercial feasibility.

Our expertise spans ingredient discovery, biotech-driven IP creation, advanced active system development, formulation, and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. We work across prestige, mass, and niche categories with a strong emphasis on efficacy, safety, differentiation, and scalability.

At Project Chemistry, we pride ourselves on blending cutting-edge science with commercial practicality to deliver high-performing formulas that stand out in today's competitive beauty market. Our team thrives on collaboration, curiosity, disciplined execution, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in cosmetics. Join us in driving forward innovation and connecting creativity with high-performance solutions.

Role Description

The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading cosmetic skin and hair care projects from concept ideation through formulation approval and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. This role combines strategic product development with disciplined project management to ensure timelines, deliverables, costs, and communication remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

The Product Development Manager is responsible for identifying product claims and constructing claims frameworks aligned with ingredient strategy and brand positioning. This role collaborates with internal teams and third-party laboratories to design and oversee claims substantiation testing, ensuring all performance claims are scientifically defensible and commercially impactful.

The Product Development Manager determines specific active ingredient strategies tailored to each client's needs and target claims, translating client briefs into structured product architectures with defined hero actives, supporting ingredient systems, and commercial guardrails. This role evaluates ingredient performance, regulatory alignment, scalability, and cost implications to ensure each concept is scientifically sound and commercially viable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of consumer-relevant product concepts from ideation through approval, including defining active ingredient strategies aligned with efficacy goals, claims positioning, regulatory geography, and budget constraints.

• Identify product claims and work with internal and third-party laboratories to design, coordinate, and oversee claims substantiation testing (e.g., clinical, instrumental, SPF, antioxidant, penetration, TEWL), ensuring all claims are realistic, regulatory-aligned, and supported by credible data.

• Evaluate supplier materials and construct synergistic active systems that differentiate Project Chemistry's offerings while remaining scalable and manufacturable.

• Develop preliminary cost of goods estimates during early concept phases and continuously assess the impact of formulation changes on profitability and pricing strategy.

• Ensure ingredient selections, concentration levels, and delivery systems align with client margin targets and channel positioning.

• Evaluate and recommend packaging formats based on formula compatibility, brand aesthetic, sustainability goals, minimum order quantities, and lead times.

• Collaborate with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure formulation and packaging decisions are operationally aligned and scale-ready.

• Own project timelines, milestones, approvals, and deliverables from Statement of Work execution through technology transfer readiness.

• Manage sampling cycles, revisions, and cross-functional coordination while proactively identifying risks related to scope, cost, or timing.

• Translate technical challenges into clear client-facing communication and support competitive benchmarking and claims alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in cosmetic product development for skin and/or hair care, including active ingredient selection and development strategy guidance.

• Strong understanding of the beauty product development lifecycle, active ingredient landscape, and supplier ecosystem.

• Demonstrated ability to build COGS models and evaluate how formulation decisions impact margin targets and pricing tiers.

• Experience assessing packaging compatibility, minimum order quantities, and contract manufacturing workflows.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with claims substantiation testing, tech transfer, and scale-up processes.

***Candidates must be based in California, Maryland, or DC.***

ABOUT SEQUOIA CLIMATE FOUNDATION

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a climate philanthropy that believes in a world powered by clean energy, where all people are protected by policies that have averted the worst effects of climate change. We support bold strategies and efforts that will have both near-term impact and the greatest probability of long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change.

JOB SUMMARY

The Evidence and Learning Officer implements evidence and learning practices, providing actionable, evidence-based insights to grantmaking staff. They provide support in the development of theories of change, and review proposed strategies and grants to support high impact grantmaking. They work closely with grantmaking teams, providing training on key evidence and learning practices, as well as ongoing coaching and implementation support. They support strategic reflection practices with both grantmaking staff and grantees, using established methods and approaches. They work across multiple grantmaking portfolios, and are able to adapt their modes of engagement to meet the needs of grantmaking staff. Where necessary, they engage directly with grant recipients on evidence and learning related topics. They foster and embody a culture of organizational learning. The Research Officer will report to the Chief Evidence and Learning Officer, and collaborate closely with grantmaking staff across multiple organizations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

• Collaborates with multiple grantmaking portfolios to support theory of change development and provide pragmatic reviews of proposed grantmaking (using established methods and protocols).
• Supports grantmaking teams to implement purpose-oriented reflection practices with grantees that support grant stewardship and ongoing learning.
• Supports implementation of structured processes for reflection and evidence-based briefings oriented toward distilling actionable insights that maximize climate impact.
• Collaborates with other Evidence and Learning staff to conduct purpose-driven, pragmatic quantitative analysis in support of philanthropic decision-making.
• Fosters and embodies a culture of iterative experimentation and learning internally and with partners.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

• Advanced degree in policy, science, engineering, or mathematics required.
• A minimum of three years working in climate policy, climate philanthropy, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience with synthesizing and translating technical content into actionable insights delivered verbally or writing or verbally required.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination across a team required.
• Knowledge of learning and reflection practices preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Integrity: Commitment to Sequoia Climate Foundation's mission and values.
• Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrated values-based, results-driven leadership.
• Collegiality: Strong work ethic and experience working collaboratively with a team.
• Efficiency/Initiative: Ability to learn quickly, juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Quality/Compliance: Attention to detail and timelines.
• Analysis: Comfortable applying mathematical concepts, including calculus, statistics, and Bayesian probability.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 15 lbs. Requires the ability to periodically travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy

You will lead litigation portfolio with a heavy focus on semiconductor technologies. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and compelling legal arguments, managing high-stakes disputes across the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Drive litigation strategy ,semiconductor-related IP, antitrust, trade secrets, and class action matters.

• Hands-on Execution: Draft pleadings and briefs for high-stakes cases and direct all phases of litigation from discovery through trial and appeal.

• Technical Translation: Collaborate with engineering teams to translate deep-tech architecture into winning legal positions.

• Global Risk Management: Manage outside counsel and litigation budgets while navigating regulatory inquiries and ITC Section 337 investigations.

• Executive Advisory: Partner with senior leadership to align legal risks with broader business and market dynamics.

Who You Are

• A Proven Expert: J.D. with 8+ years of litigation experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity (In-House/NPE).

• Semi-Tech Savvy: Deep technical understanding of semiconductor design and memory systems.

• IP Veteran: Significant experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB.

• Strategic Thinker: You don't just manage cases; you proactively identify and mitigate risk before it hits the docket.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience at a semiconductor/tech company or NPE

• Familiarity with SEPs (Standards-Essential Patents) and licensing negotiations.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is a major plus.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Human Factors Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring that medical devices are safe, intuitive, and effective for intended users by applying human factors and usability engineering principles throughout the product lifecycle. This role plans and conducts formative and summative usability studies, develops use-related risk analyses, and ensures compliance with FDA, IEC 62366, and other applicable regulatory standards. The Human Factors Engineer collaborates closely with design, clinical, regulatory, and quality teams to identify, mitigate, and validate use-related hazards, ultimately supporting safe and effective patient and clinician experiences.

This role will work to develop and follow industry best practices defining and documenting usability formative studies, qualitative assessments, summative usability studies and preparing the Human Factors engineering usability file for regulatory submission. This role will report to the Vice President of Product Design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive discovery research with mix method data collection techniques.
• Implement usability rating system and testing protocol.
• Work with marketing and clinical teams to create user personas, use specifications, and user groups based on target markets and regulatory testing requirements.
• Develop protocols for formative usability studies.
• Collaborate with recruiters, IRB, and consultants for validation studies.
• Moderate and conduct online and in person testing of usability studies, as well as focus groups, and interviews.
• Maintain detailed video documentation to follow and support note taking.
• Present findings to designers, engineers, and management team.
• Facilitate and document task analysis, use related risk analysis, and user interface specifications.
• Maintain traceability of critical statements and risk mitigations from observation to Instructions for Use and device training.
• Maintain awareness of and share industry trends and platform best practices in human factors, usability and digital experience on iOS, Android, and web.
• Define, test and ensure that accessibilities standards for each platform are met.
• Track cultural differences and risks for items, terminology, and features.

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must be familiar with Design Controls (21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485) and have experience maintaining the Design History File (DHF).
• Demonstrated success working in startup, early-stage, or high-growth medical device environments.
• Proven ability to build process from the ground up and adapt them as the organization scales.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and making sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Strong bias toward action, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelors, Master's or PhD in Human Factors, ergonomics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in human factors engineering.
• Proven success running usability studies for medical devices.
• Proven work examples or projects running usability testing for mobile devices (iOS, or Android).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong process orientation and documentation abilities.
• Understanding of best practices including accessibility standards and human factor standards.

Referred Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building systems that enable teams to do their best work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong process orientation and documentation abilities.
• Understanding of best practices including accessibility standards and human factor standards.

Additional Information:

Approximately 25-30% travel may be required.

Physical requirements/Work Environment:

This position is located onsite in Irvine, CA.

This position primarily works in an office. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. This position requires sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer display or other digital devices. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May require standing for extended periods when facilitating meetings, walking in the facilities. Some travel may be required so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

ABOUT ETHIKA:

Ethika is a leading lifestyle brand based in Lake Forest, CA. Since the inception of the brand, Ethika and its team have been determined to live life, innovate, and deliver quality products, while staying true to our biggest asset – our FAMILIE. The Ethika employees, friends, athletes, artists and customers are the core of the brand and the reason we exist.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Technology is responsible for overseeing Ethika’s day-to-day technology operations, digital platforms, infrastructure, and development initiatives. This role focuses on execution, system reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of the company’s ecommerce and internal technology ecosystem.

The VP of Technology will lead the engineering and development teams, ensure stability across web and cloud environments, manage third-party integrations, and drive efficiency across digital systems that support revenue growth and operational performance. This individual reports directly to the CEO and works cross-functionally with Ecommerce, Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily technology operations, ensuring uptime, performance, and system stability
• Manage and mentor the internal development and infrastructure teams
• Drive execution of website enhancements, feature rollouts, and system upgrades
• Maintain and optimize ecommerce platform performance, speed, and scalability
• Oversee server, cloud, and hosting environments to ensure security and reliability
• Manage third-party integrations, APIs, and data flows between systems
• Partner with ecommerce and operations teams to implement technical solutions that improve efficiency and customer experience
• Establish development timelines, prioritize projects, and ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor site analytics, performance metrics, and system logs to proactively resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, accessibility, and cybersecurity standards
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new technologies to support company growth
• Manage technology-related vendor relationships and contracts

QUALIFICATIONS:

We utilize the following in our tech stack. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in:

• PHP
• MongoDB
• Vue & Vite
• Git/GitHub
• AWS / Cloud Infrastructure
• API integrations and system architecture

EXPERIENCE:

• Front-end development: 8+ years (Required)

• Back-end development: 8+ years (Required)

• Experience leading engineering or development teams: 5+ years (Required)

• Experience supporting ecommerce platforms and high-traffic websites (Required)

COMPENSATION:

Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000

Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator (Planning & Scheduling)

Location: Irvine, CA USA 92606

Duration: 06 Months contract (Potential temp to perm)

Payrate: $20/hr.- $28/hr. (depending on experience)

Shift: 1st shift, 6am, 7am or 8am start

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking the timely execution of maintenance activities to support equipment reliability and production requirements. This role ensures accurate system updates, effective use of maintenance resources, and clear communication across Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Procurement to meet internal customer schedules.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling:

• Update the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) with timely and accurate work order, asset, and parts information.
• Stage, prioritize, and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to meet production windows and maximize resource utilization.
• Develop weekly and daily maintenance schedules; coordinate short-range capacity plans and planned shutdowns/turnarounds.
• Monitor and resolve short-term capacity conflicts (e.g., staffing reassignments, overtime, contractor support, alternate equipment utilization).
• Manage and schedule contractors/vendors for work performed on site.

Work Order Management

• Coordinate with support groups (Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS) to initiate corrective action on work orders placed on hold.
• Assign Safety Concerns and track to closure.
• Create, split, and update work orders in the CMMS (e.g., create child/sub-tasks), and coordinate inspections and sign-offs as required.
• Audit and reconcile documentation to maintain work-in-process (WIP) and asset history accuracy; ensure timely closeout with proper failure codes, labor, and parts usage.
• Track progress of jobs across maintenance shops, external repair vendors, and calibration labs; escalate discrepancies and delays.

Materials, Tooling, and MRO Inventory:

• Coordinate release and kitting of materials/components, spares, and consumables to support scheduled work.
• Identify and communicate component shortages to support maintenance schedules; track purchase order and repair order status.
• Request and prioritize specialized tooling, calibrated instruments, and permits required at the job site.
• Monitor packaging, handling, and storage of parts and repaired components to prevent damage and preserve warranty.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Communication:

• Serve as liaison between Maintenance, EHS, and Operations to resolve scheduling conflicts and align maintenance windows with production demand.

Contractor Management:

• Ensure all contractors and vendors have been reviewed to comply with company Contractor Management requirements and ensure all EHS rules are adhered to.
• Participate in tier/team meetings to drive progress on schedule attainment, cost, quality, and reliability goals.
• Prepare and deliver status updates and reports to team leaders and stakeholders (e.g., job progress, backlog, PM compliance, MTTR/MTBF trends).
• Reliability, Compliance, and Documentation
• Support implementation of recovery plans to restore equipment uptime after unplanned events.
• Maintain current job plans, SOPs, prints/drawings, and technical documentation for maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to and promote EHS and regulatory requirements (e.g., LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, PPE); support audits and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone) and implement preventive actions.

Logistics and General Support

• Move materials and tooling using, dolly, hand truck, or carts as required.
• Coordinate external contractors/OEMs for specialized maintenance and field service.
• Train and assist less experienced employees in CMMS use, job planning, and standard work.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Two years of maintenance planning/scheduling, maintenance coordination, or production support experience in a computerized environment, or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, EAM, or equivalent) and maintenance workflows (PM/PdM/CM).
• Understanding of maintenance resource and capacity planning; familiarity with MRO spares and basic MRP concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documentation (routings, job plans, schematics, P&IDs, and blueprints).
• Proficiency with standard office and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Outlook); experience with dashboards/reporting preferred.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks involving standing/walking.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and be a participative team player.
• Preferred: exposure to reliability/maintenance frameworks (e.g., TPM, RCM), basic KPIs (PM compliance, backlog, MTBF/MTTR), and contractor/vendor coordination.

*Position only available on-site in Irvine, CA*

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Clinical Studies Coordinator to lead and execute end-to-end clinical studies supporting FDA submissions (510(k)), pilot and feasibility studies, post-market clinical follow-up, and real-world evidence generation.

This role is hands-on, operational, and strategic. The ideal candidate has deep experience managing medical device and digital health clinical studies, working directly with FDA-facing documentation, IRBs, investigators, CROs, and internal regulatory, engineering, and product teams.

This position plays a critical role in de-risking regulatory submissions, ensuring GCP compliance, and translating clinical evidence into successful regulatory and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical studies, including:
• Pilot/feasibility studies
• IDE-exempt and IDE-supporting studies
• Pivotal and non-pivotal studies for FDA 510(k) submissions
• Post-market surveillance (PMS) and post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF)
• Real-world evidence (RWE) and usability studies
• Develop and manage study timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with GCP,FDA regulations, ISO 14155 and other applicable standards.
• Prepare, review, and maintain clinical documentation for regulatory submissions, including:
• Clinical Study Plans (CSPs)
• Protocols and amendments
• Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
• Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) (in collaboration with biostatistics)
• Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)
• Ensure audit-ready clinical documentation at all times

Other Responsibilities:

• Support subject recruitment and enrollment activities
• Conduct blood draws on study subjects.
• Process blood samples.
• Initiate IV's when the MD is unavailable.
• Supervise the maintenance of laboratory equipment, including calibration records.
• Maintain clinical staff training documentation.
• Perform other duties or special projects as requested.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• 7 – 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Knowledge of clinical databases and data management systems
• Ability to be an integral part of an innovative, fast-paced product development team.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies is essential
• LVN with IV training certificate or RN.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Biomedical Engineering
• Experience with clinical studies and interfacing with IRB.
• Clinical research certifications

Physical requirements/Work Environment:

This position primarily works in an office as well as laboratory environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Work in a lab involves potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, as well as needles. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings, walking in the facilities, or processing tissue samples, blood, etc. Some local travel is necessary so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Driver's license is required. Some travel to clinical sites might be required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.