Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

About the role

Carbon is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our Santa Clara, CA team. This role involves leading the troubleshooting of complex electro-mechanical and optical systems, developing robust test and bring-up processes, and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex electro-mechanical and optical systems, using data analysis and MES tools to identify, validate, and resolve issues at their source.
• Serve as a key technical resource for the production floor, rapidly unblocking manufacturing personnel when issues arise, driving corrective actions through to full resolution so the line stays moving and problems don't recur.
• Partner with production and cross-functional teams (Design, Systems, Quality, Supply Chain) to implement corrective actions and drive lasting process improvements.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to track, trend, and communicate manufacturing KPIs, turning data into actionable insights for the production line.
• Lead Product Validation Testing (PVT) for new products, building bring-up and end-of-line test processes that are robust, repeatable, and scalable.
• Translate technical findings into updated work instructions and process documentation, ensuring fixes are captured and sustained on the production floor.

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering; a background spanning hardware and software is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with complex electro-mechanical, optical, or similarly integrated systems.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting tools for querying, analyzing, and visualizing manufacturing data; experience with Splunk or Quickbase a plus.
• Proven ability to resolve production line issues using structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, or similar).
• Experience building KPI dashboards and applying statistical tools to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Able to translate technical findings into clear work instructions, process documentation, and corrective action plans.
• Strong communicator who works effectively across Design, Systems, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting equipment containing UV lasers, high-end optics, or complex fluid systems.
• Experience in additive manufacturing or 3D printing production environments.